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Written question asked by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 April 2024. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 25 March 2024 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).


House of Lords Chamber: Bishops

Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what plans he has, if any, to review the requirements for the Lords Spiritual to wear robes in the Chamber at times other than when they are saying prayers.

Answer

Paragraph 4.15 of the Companion describes the robes of rochet and chimere that the Lords Spiritual wear in the Chamber. The Procedure and Privileges Committee has no plans to review this requirement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3365
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Bishops Clothing House of Lords chamber
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk