New Members join Lords
16 July 2010
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, Lord Shipley and Baroness Newlove introduced in the House of Lords.
Labour life peer Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, Liberal Democrat life peer Lord Shipley and Conservative life peer Baroness Newlove took their seats in the House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on Thursday 15 July.
- Watch the introduction: Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, Lord Shipley and Baroness Newlove
- Lords Hansard introduction: Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, Lord Shipley and Baroness Newlove
These introductions are the latest to take place among new life Peers whose membership was announced in May.
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:
Wednesday 14 July
Labour life Peer, Baroness Wheeler
- Watch the introduction: Baroness Wheeler
- Lords Hansard introduction: Baroness Wheeler
Tuesday 13 July
Labour life Peer, Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke and Conservative life Peers, Lord Black of Brentwood and Lord Browning
- Watch the introductions: Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke, Lord Black of Brentwood and Lord Browning
- Lords Hansard introductions: Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke, Lord Black of Brentwood and Lord Browning
Monday 12 July
Labour life Peer, Lord Wills and Conservative life Peers, Lord Spicer and Lord Popat
- Watch the introductions: Lord Spicer, Lord Wills and Lord Popat
- Lords Hansard introductions: Lord Spicer, Lord Wills and Lord Popat