New Members join Lords
4 February 2011
Conservative Life peer Lord Gold and Liberal Democrat Life peer Lord Storey took thier seats in the House of Lords following short introduction ceremonies at the beginning of business on Thursday 3 February.
- Watch the introductions: Lord Gold and Lord Storey
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introductions of Lord Gold and Lord Storey
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.
Members introduced earlier this week
Wednesday 2 February
Labour Life peer Baroness Worthington.
- Watch the introduction: Baroness Worthington
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introduction of Baroness Worthington
Tuesday 1 February
Liberal Democrat Life peer Baroness Tyler of Enfield, Crossbench peer Lord Stirrup and Labour Life peer Baroness Lister of Burtersett.
- Watch the introductions: Baroness Tyler of Enfield, Lord Stirrup and Baroness Lister of Burtersett
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introductions of Baroness Tyler of Enfield, Lord Stirrup and Baroness Lister of Burtersett
Monday 31 January
Labour Life peers Baroness King of Bow and Lord Noon, and Liberal Democrat Life peer Baroness Randerson.
- Watch the introductions: Baroness King of Bow, Baroness Randerson and Lord Noon
- Lords Hansard: read a transcript of the introductions of Baroness King of Bow, Baroness Randerson and Lord Noon