Written questions

Powers of Attorney

Lords · Question HL3277 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Viscount Stansgate

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 on the Lasting Power of Attorney application process.

Answer

Answered by Lord Lemos, 21 Sep 2026

The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 has not yet been commenced. The Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) are working to finalise the design of the modernised service this Act facilitates, including how this will be translated into l...