asked the Chairman of Committees:Further to the Written Answer on 22 October (WA 83) concerning the dress code of guests in the House of Lords, whether he will draw the attention of Members and appropriate staff to the dress code and the case for maintaining standards.

asked the Chairman of Committees:Further to the Written Answer on 22 October (WA 83) concerning the dress code of guests in the House of Lords, whether he will draw the attention of Members and appropriate staff to the dress code and the case for maintaining standards.

Leave of absence was granted to Lord Chalfont for the remainder of this Parliament.

Leave of absence was granted to Lord Chalfont for the remainder of this Parliament.

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.

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.

Lords personal statement on the rate of corporation tax.

Lords personal statement on the rate of corporation tax.

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Oliver of Aylmerton on October 17 2007.

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Oliver of Aylmerton on October 17 2007.

My Lords, with permission, I should like to make a short personal Statement. On Monday last, 15 October, I was asked a question on corporation tax by the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. In reply—Hansard at col. 523—I said that the reduction in the rate of corporation tax makes the British...

My Lords, with permission, I should like to make a short personal Statement. On Monday last, 15 October, I was asked a question on corporation tax by the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. In reply—Hansard at col. 523—I said that the reduction in the rate of corporation tax makes the British...

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of Lord Oliver of Aylmerton, on October 17. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to his family and friends.

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of Lord Oliver of Aylmerton, on October 17. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to his family and friends.

asked Her Majesty's Government:When it will be possible for Members of the House of Lords to file their tax returns online.

asked Her Majesty's Government:When it will be possible for Members of the House of Lords to file their tax returns online.

asked the Chairman of Committees:Whether the decision of the House of Commons authorities that staff and other users should be prepared to give way to Members when queuing has any implications for Members of the House of Lords, for staff working in the House of Lords, or in any House...

asked the Chairman of Committees:Whether the decision of the House of Commons authorities that staff and other users should be prepared to give way to Members when queuing has any implications for Members of the House of Lords, for staff working in the House of Lords, or in any House...

The resolution of the House of 20 July 1994 provided for the limits of the subsistence and office cost allowances to be uprated annually on 1 August in line with the increase in the retail prices index over the previous 12 months to July. Accordingly, the limits within which Lords...

The resolution of the House of 20 July 1994 provided for the limits of the subsistence and office cost allowances to be uprated annually on 1 August in line with the increase in the retail prices index over the previous 12 months to July. Accordingly, the limits within which Lords...

My Lords, we lost four colleagues during the Recess and it is with great regret that I have to inform the House of the deaths of the noble Lords, Lord Garden, Lord Biffen, Lord Deedes and Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar. On behalf of the whole House, I extend our condolences...

My Lords, we lost four colleagues during the Recess and it is with great regret that I have to inform the House of the deaths of the noble Lords, Lord Garden, Lord Biffen, Lord Deedes and Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar. On behalf of the whole House, I extend our condolences...

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Garden on 9 August 2007, Lord Biffen on 14 August 2007, Lord Deedes on 17 August 2007 and Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar on 21 September 2007.

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Garden on 9 August 2007, Lord Biffen on 14 August 2007, Lord Deedes on 17 August 2007 and Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar on 21 September 2007.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will amend the ministerial code to regulate the role of Members of the House of Lords who are named as advisers to the Government; and whether there will be any restrictions on remunerated employment undertaken by such advisers during and after their term of office...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will amend the ministerial code to regulate the role of Members of the House of Lords who are named as advisers to the Government; and whether there will be any restrictions on remunerated employment undertaken by such advisers during and after their term of office...

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989.

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989.

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be entitled to receive (a) secretarial assistance above their current entitlement as Members of the House of Lords; (b) expenses above their current entitlement...

Whether, in their role as advisers to the Government, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Baroness Neuberger, Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington and Baroness Williams of Crosby will be entitled to receive (a) secretarial assistance above their current entitlement as Members of the House of Lords; (b) expenses above their current entitlement...

Whether Members of the House of Lords who have an official status as advisers to the Government will be required to register publicly all earnings relating to the subjects on which they are advising the Government; and

Whether Members of the House of Lords who have an official status as advisers to the Government will be required to register publicly all earnings relating to the subjects on which they are advising the Government; and

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242), whether they will provide details of the individual salaries paid to each member of the Government.

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242), whether they will provide details of the individual salaries paid to each member of the Government.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242), why some Ministers have had their salaries reduced or removed; and what the reasons are in each case; and

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242), why some Ministers have had their salaries reduced or removed; and what the reasons are in each case; and

Whether the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242) on members of the Government who serve in the House of Lords and their salaries complies with the guidance set out in the Ministerial Code; and

Whether the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 July (WA 242) on members of the Government who serve in the House of Lords and their salaries complies with the guidance set out in the Ministerial Code; and

asked the Leader of the House:Whether specific arrangements have been made for Members of the House of Lords to scrutinise the Government on developments for the London Olympics in a similar arrangement to that put in place for Members of the House of Commons.

asked the Leader of the House:Whether specific arrangements have been made for Members of the House of Lords to scrutinise the Government on developments for the London Olympics in a similar arrangement to that put in place for Members of the House of Commons.