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House of Lords procedure

The House of Lords is the second House and provides revision, specialist scrutiny and constitutional caution.

Legislation

The Lords examines and revises Bills, considers amendments, scrutinises delegated legislation and sends legislative changes between the Houses according to parliamentary procedure.

Scrutiny and debate

Members scrutinise Government through questions, statements, debates, committees and examination of public policy and legislation.

Confidence

The Lords is not the confidence chamber. Government formation and confidence are determined through the House of Commons within the constitutional settlement.