Writ of summons

A writ of summons is a formal document issued by the monarch that enables someone to sit in a Parliament under the United Kingdom's Westminster system.

Accordingly, there are no writs of summons, although members of Parliament have their memberships certified by an Election commission, returning officer or other similar body.

At that time, Henry III of England was concerned for his first-born, the Lord Edward, because he had been ransomed for the more equitable distribution of power, which in the event was obtained by the Parliament holden at London on 20 January 1265.

The form of writs issued to Peers while Parliament is dissolved is as follows:[4] Charles the Third by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of Our other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, To Our right trusty and well beloved XXXX Chevalier Greeting.

We strictly enjoining Command ...In the case of writs issued during a session of Parliament, the form of the first sentence of the second paragraph changes: Whereas Our Parliament for arduous and urgent affairs concerning Us the state and defence of Our United Kingdom and the Church is now met at Our City of Westminster We strictly enjoining Command ...