Introduction: new Member of the Lords
20 July 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
In a short ceremony at the beginning of business on 20 July, Sir Alan Sugar was introduced in the House of Lords as a life Peer.
Lord Sugar will be an enterprise adviser to the Government.
- Video & Audio: Introduction: Lord Sugar
- Lords Hansard: Introduction: Lord Sugar
- About Parliament: Different types of Lord
- Briefing: Membership of the House of Lords (PDF)
Introduction ceremonies - lasting for around five minutes - take place in the Lords Chamber before each Member is able to take their seat in the House.
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Photo: PA