Removing the Lords Spiritual from the House of Lords is not on the agenda of the current government, a spokesman for the Cabinet Office told the House of Lords on April 16.

In response to a written question presented on 3 April 2025 from Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (Plaid Cymru) who asked: “His Majesty’s Government when they will review the right of Church of England bishops to sit in the House of Lords”, Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent responded on 16 April 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office the government had no plans to take up the issue at this time.

“The Government is supportive of the inclusion of individuals from all backgrounds in the House of Lords and believes the second chamber is enriched by members who bring diverse experience. This includes the Lords Spiritual.”