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Written question asked by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).


House of Lords Chamber: Bishops

Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether he has asked (1) Lords Spiritual, and (2) other peers, for their views on whether the requirement for Lords Spiritual to wear robes of rochet and chimere in the Chamber should be referred to the Procedure and Privileges Committee.

Answer

As Senior Deputy Speaker, I meet regularly with the Convenor of the Lords Spiritual and other members. I have discussed the requirements set out in paragraph 4.15 of the Companion with the Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, and a number of other members, and have had no suggestion that these matters need to be referred to the Procedure and Privileges Committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4205
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Bishops Clothing House of Lords chamber Procedure and Privileges Committee
Link
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