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Does a Sea Lord have to be a peer?

A Sea Lord's office does not require its holder to be a peer.

Question

Does a Sea Lord have to be a peer?

Short answer

No. Holding a Sea Lord's office does not require a peerage.

Notes

Holding a Sea Lord's office does not require a peerage. The office title alone does not mean its holder is a lord.