House of Lords

===Leave of absence===
In 1958, to counter criticism that some peers only appeared at major decisions in the House and thereby particular votes were swayed, the Standing Orders of the House of Lords were enhanced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199798/ldbrief/ldreform.htm|title=House of Lords – Reform and Proposals for Reform since 1900|access-date=7 October 2010}}</ref> Peers who did not wish to attend meetings regularly or were prevented by ill health, age or further reasons, were now able to request leave of absence.<ref>{{cite book|publisher=The Stationery Office|title =The House of Lords: Reform|year = 2007|isbn=978-0-10-170272-0|page=12}}</ref> During the granted time a peer is expected not to visit the House's meetings until either its expiration or termination, announced at least a month prior to their return.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-lords-faqs/lords-members/|title=Parliament of the United Kingdom, Official Website – FAQ|publisher=Parliament of the United Kingdom|access-date=7 October 2010}}</ref>