Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 22 October 2007.

House of Lords: Guests' Dress Code

Question: asked the Chairman of Committees:What is the current dress code for guests of Members of the House of Lords; how it is monitored; and by whom it is monitored.

Answer: In November 2004 the Refreshment Committee agreed that, in accordance with the views of 71 per cent of the respondents to the Members’ survey undertaken in that year, the requirement for men to wear a jacket and tie in the Peers’ Dining Room, the Guest Dining Room, the Guest Room Bar and the Barry Room should be maintained. The Committee also agreed that this requirement should not necessarily apply to those aged under 20. Black Rod has a general responsibility for enforcing rules, including dress codes, agreed by the House and its committees. Staff acting under his authority, and Refreshment Department staff, have a role in reminding Members and their guests of agreed dress codes but, ultimately, Members themselves are responsible for maintaining these standards. I am happy to remind Members, by means of this Answer, that, as stated on page 67 of the Handbook on Facilities and Services for Members, men are required to wear a jacket and tie in the Peers’ Dining Room, the Peers’ Guest Dining Room, the Guest Room Bar and the Barry Room.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5679; 695 c83WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: House of Lords: Dress Code
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007
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Subjects: Clothing House of Lords Peers Standards Restaurants
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk