New Members introduced
14 January 2011
Liberal Democrat life Peer, Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames and Conservative life Peers Lord Wasserman and Lord Fellowes of West Stafford took their seats in the House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on Thursday 13 January.
- Watch the introductions: Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames, Lord Wasserman and Lord Fellowes of West Stafford
- Lords Hansard: read transcripts of the introductions: Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames, Lord Wasserman and Lord Fellowes of West Stafford
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
Wednesday 12 January
Conservative life Peer Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Liberal Democrat life Peer Lord Strasburger.
- Watch the introductions: Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Lord Strasburger
- Lords Hansard: read transcripts of the introductions: Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Lord Strasburger
Tuesday 11 January
Conservative life Peers Lord True and Lord Risby, and Liberal Democrat life Peer Baroness Jolly.
- Watch the introductions: Lord True, Baroness Jolly and Lord Risby
- Lords Hansard: read transcripts of the introductions: Lord True, Baroness Jolly and Lord Risby
Monday 10 January
Liberal Democrat life Peer Baroness Kramer, and Conserative life Peers Baroness Wheatcroft and Lord Lexden.
- Watch the introductions: Baroness Kramer, Baroness Wheatcroft and Lord Lexden
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Baroness Kramer, Baroness Wheatcroft and Lord Lexden