Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 9 April 2026 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).
House of Lords: Security
- Question
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To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what is the security justification for the doors between the Moses Room lobby and the corridor to the West Front to be locked with a pass reader; and why they remain locked during divisions.
- Answer
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The access control system protects against unauthorised excursion from the line of route into areas of restricted access to non-pass holders. Arrangements are in place to ensure that Members’ ability to access the division lobbies is not impeded when the House of Lords is sitting.
Should Members encounter any access issues with doors in this area during a sitting of the House, they should notify the Doorkeepers or Security Officer nearby.
Black Rod would be happy to meet with any Members who would like to discuss queries or concerns about access around the Chamber and division routes.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL15891
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- House of Lords Security
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- 2026-04-09 16:30:50 +0100
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