New Members join the Lords
23 December 2010
Conservative life Peer, Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia and Liberal Democrat life Peer Baroness Doocey took their seats in the House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on Wednesday 22 December.
- Watch the introductions: Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia and Baroness Doocey
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia and Baroness Doocey
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
Tuesday 21 December
Conservative life Peers, Lord Cormack and Lord Ribeiro and Liberal Democrat life Peer Lord Sharkey:
- Watch the introductions: Lord Cormack, Lord Sharkey and Lord Ribeiro
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Lord Cormack, Lord Sharkey and Lord Ribeiro
Monday 20 December
Conservative life Peers, Lord Lingfield, Lord Feldman of Elstree and Lord Dobbs:
- Watch the introductions: Lord Lingfield, Lord Feldman of Elstree and Lord Dobbs
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Lord Lingfield, Lord Feldman of Elstree and Lord Dobbs