New Members introduced
24 June 2010 (updated on 24 June 2010)
Conservative life Peers Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Lord Maples were introduced in House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on 24 June.
The introductions are the latest to take place this week among new life Peers whose membership was announced on 28 May.
- Watch the video: Introductions of Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Lord Maples
- Lords Hansard: Introductions of Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Lord Maples
The introduction ceremony must take place in the Lords Chamber before each new Member is able to take their seat in the House.
During the ceremony, new Members either swear an oath or solemnly affirm their allegiance to the Queen; they also sign an undertaking to abide by the House of Lords Code of Conduct.
Introductions earlier this week
The following Members were introduced in the Lords earlier this week:
23 June 2010
Lord Knight of Weymouth Labour Party life Peer.
- Watch the video: Introduction of Lord Knight of Weymouth
- Lords Hansard: Introduction of Lord Knight of Weymouth
22 June 2010
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Lord McAvoy, Labour Party life Peers.
- Watch the video: Introductions of Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Lord McAvoy
- Lords Hansard: Introductions of Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Lord McAvoy
21 June 2010
Lord Liddle, Labour Party life Peer, and Lord Deben, Conservative life Peer.
- Watch the video Introductions of Lord Liddle and Lord Deben
- Lords Hansard: Introductions of Lord Liddle and Lord Deben