"My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement with effect from 28 October of the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Baroness for her much-valued service to …..." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, this week I am due to travel to Poland, at the invitation of the Marshal of the Polish Senate. Accordingly, I seek leave of absence from your Lordships’ House from tomorrow, Tuesday 21 October, until my return on Thursday 23 October...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, before Oral Questions, I have a short Statement to make.
I have served as Lord Speaker since the House was kind enough to place its trust in me in 2021. As you may be aware, the election for my successor to the post was due to take place …..." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, on 26 September. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Howarth of Newport, on Wednesday 10 September. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the deaths of the noble Lords, Lord Desai, on 29 July, Lord Sawyer, on 3 August, and Lord Paul, on 21 August. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lords’ families and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech