Procedure and Privileges

Debate between Lord Bellingham and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

Wednesday 16th September 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)]

I can take the hint.

[Lord Bellingham (Con)]

My Lords, I will raise a couple of points and seek clarification from the Senior Deputy Speaker. In paragraph 19 of the report, what exactly does “business attire” mean in the proposed new paragraph 4.14A? As I understand it, if you bring a guest to the Bar of the House, they have to wear a tie. Do we all have to wear a tie in here? I hope that is the case, because most of us do.

Can I also ask for another clarification on paragraph 30 of the report? The Earl Marshal was a hereditary Peer who has been defenestrated but, as I understand it, the Lord Great Chamberlain is a life Peer, so presumably it would not apply to him.