New Members join the Lords
26 November 2010
The Lord Bishop of Oxford and Crossbench Peer, Lord Hennessy of Nymphsfield, took their seats in the House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on Thursday 25 November.
- Watch the introductions: The Lord Bishop of Oxford and Lord Hennessy of Nymphsfield
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of The Lord Bishop of Oxford and Lord Hennessy of Nymphsfield
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 month
Monday 22 November
Conservative life Peers, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint and the Marquess of Lothian
- Watch the introductions: Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint and the Marquess of Lothian
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint and the Marquess of Lothian
Monday 15 November
Crossbench life Peer Baroness Hollins