The Committee's report considers the future arrangements for the Speakership of the House in the light of the Government's intention to reform the office of Lord Chancellor. Issues discussed include: the self-regulation system used in the Lords and the arguments for and against having a Commons-style post of Speaker; functions within and outside the Chamber; using a system based on appointment or election; and title, salary, accommodation and other administrative support issues.
This report makes recommendations regarding the new post of Lord Speaker of the House of Lords in relation to: the Code of Conduct and requirements for the registration and declaration of interests; election addresses; processions involving the Lord Speaker; and the style of dress required to be worn for sittings of the House, State ceremonies and other occasions.
This publication contains the Standing Orders of the House of Lords which set out information on the procedure and working of the House, under a range of headings including: Lords and the manner of their introduction; excepted hereditary peers; the Speaker; general observances; debates; arrangement of business; bills; divisions; committees; parliamentary papers; public petitions; privilege; making or suspending of Standing Orders.
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