Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
Under the Parliament Acts, for how long can the House of Lords normally delay a bill that is not a money bill?
Answer options
- One week
- Five years
- About one yearCorrect
- It can block the bill for ever
Answer: About one year
Since 1949 the Lords can delay most public bills by about a year. Money bills can be delayed by only one month.
Checked 8 November 2026