House of Lords: Religion
2026-05-19 · Cabinet Office · HL345 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government why leaders of faith groups such as Jewish, Muslim and Roman Catholic leaders in the House of Lords are not considered as Lords Spiritual.
Answer
The presence of the Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords reflects the constitutional position of the Church of England as the established Church and the Sovereign as the Supreme Governor of the Church. The Government believes the House of Lords benefits ...