The Clerk of the Parliaments informed the House that she had received written notice from Lord Shipley under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 stating that he would retire from the House on 31 October.

The Clerk of the Parliaments informed the House that she had received written notice from Lord Shipley under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 stating that he would retire from the House on 31 October.

Lords announcement on conduct of proceedings in Grand Committee.

Lords announcement on conduct of proceedings in Grand Committee.

David James McCobb, having been created Baron McCobb, of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Pinnock and Baroness Leaman, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

David James McCobb, having been created Baron McCobb, of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Pinnock and Baroness Leaman, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Sir Christopher Stephen Wormald, KCB, having been created Baron Wormald, of Dulwich in the London Borough of Lambeth, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Morris of Yardley and Baroness Lampard, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Sir Christopher Stephen Wormald, KCB, having been created Baron Wormald, of Dulwich in the London Borough of Lambeth, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Morris of Yardley and Baroness Lampard, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Lords motion that the Standing Orders relating to Public Business be amended as follows: Standing Order 21 (Leave of absence) Delete paragraph (4). Standing Order 24A (Arrangements for virtual participation by disabled members) Paragraph (1), delete "virtually" and insert "remotely". Paragraph (2), delete "virtually" and insert "remotely". Standing Order 56 (Quorum for division on bills and subordinate legislation) Delete "for the approving or disapproving of" and insert "relating to". Delete "less" and insert "fewer". Delete Standing Order 83 (Minor peers, etc., have no privilege). Agreed to on question.

Lords motion that the Standing Orders relating to Public Business be amended as follows: Standing Order 21 (Leave of absence) Delete paragraph (4). Standing Order 24A (Arrangements for virtual participation by disabled members) Paragraph (1), delete "virtually" and insert "remotely". Paragraph (2), delete "virtually" and insert "remotely". Standing Order 56...

Lords announcement on conduct of proceedings in Grand Committee.

Lords announcement on conduct of proceedings in Grand Committee.

The right honourable Sir Sadiq Aman Khan, Knight, having been created Baron Khan of Tooting, of Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws and Lord Kinnock, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

The right honourable Sir Sadiq Aman Khan, Knight, having been created Baron Khan of Tooting, of Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws and Lord Kinnock, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Roberto Bruno Neri, having been created Baron Neri, of Norwood in Greater London, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Baroness Kennedy of Cradley, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Roberto Bruno Neri, having been created Baron Neri, of Norwood in Greater London, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Baroness Kennedy of Cradley, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Ordered, that Damian Hinds be discharged from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Nigel Huddleston be added.

Ordered, that Damian Hinds be discharged from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Nigel Huddleston be added.

Ordered, that Feryal Clark be discharged from the Joint Committee on the draft Conversion Practices Bill and Naz Shah be added.

Ordered, that Feryal Clark be discharged from the Joint Committee on the draft Conversion Practices Bill and Naz Shah be added.

The right honourable Brian Henry Leveson, Knight, having been created Baron Leveson of Liverpool, of Liverpool in the County of Merseyside, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers and Lord Burnett of Maldon, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

The right honourable Brian Henry Leveson, Knight, having been created Baron Leveson of Liverpool, of Liverpool in the County of Merseyside, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers and Lord Burnett of Maldon, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Martin Gerard McTague, OBE, having been created Baron McTague, of Heighington in the County of Durham, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top and Lord Wilson of Sedgefield, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Martin Gerard McTague, OBE, having been created Baron McTague, of Heighington in the County of Durham, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top and Lord Wilson of Sedgefield, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 2nd July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Michael Jary CBE to the office of Chair of the National Audit Office from 10 January 2027. I will comply with your request.

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 2nd July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Michael Jary CBE to the...

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 21st April, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Mr Alan Mabbutt OBE as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 May 2026 for the period ending 30 April 2030. I will comply with your request.

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 21st April, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Mr Alan Mabbutt OBE as...

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 13th July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Richard Lloyd OBE to the office of Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority with effect from 1 September 2026 for the period ending 31 August 2029. I will comply with your request.

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 13th July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Richard Lloyd OBE to the...

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 13th July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Hywel Williams as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 October 2026 for the period ending 30 September 2029; that I should re-appoint Chris Ruane as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 November 2026 for the period ending 31 October 2030; and that I should re-appoint Sheila Ritchie as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 February 2027 for the period ending 31 January 2031. I will comply with your request.

The Vice-Chamberlain Of The Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 13th July, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Hywel Williams as an Electoral...

Ordered, That at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of (1) proceedings on the Motions in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to (a) Select committee chairs (period of leave), (b) Select committees (Participation), (c) Privileges and (d) Standing Orders Etc. (Machinery of Government Changes) not later than 90 minutes after the start of proceedings on the Motion for this Order; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue, though opposed, until any hour, and may be entered upon after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply; and (2) proceedings on the Motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to Israel and Palestine three hours after the start of proceedings on that Motion, or at 10.00pm, whichever is the later; proceedings may continue, though opposed, until any hour, and may be entered upon after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

Ordered, That at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of (1) proceedings on the Motions in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to (a) Select committee chairs (period of leave), (b) Select committees (Participation), (c) Privileges and (d) Standing Orders Etc. (Machinery of...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that Dan Norris has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. The nominated proxy will now be Damien Egan on 11 September and Christian Wakeford thereafter.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that Dan Norris has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. The nominated proxy will now be Damien Egan on 11 September and Christian Wakeford thereafter.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that Cameron Thomas has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. His period of proxy voting will now end on 14 April 2027.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that Cameron Thomas has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. His period of proxy voting will now end on 14 April 2027.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that George Freeman has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. The nominated proxy will now be Paul Holmes on 14 and 15 September and Mr Gagan Mohindra thereafter.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), that George Freeman has given notice that he wishes to vary his proxy voting arrangement. The nominated proxy will now be Paul Holmes on 14 and 15 September and Mr Gagan Mohindra thereafter.