The Lord Speaker chairs daily business in the House of Lords chamber and is an ambassador for the work of the House. Baroness D'Souza is the second Lord Speaker elected by Lords members.
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The Lord Speaker presides over work in the House of Lords chamber giving procedural advice and assistance.
Find out more about Baroness D'Souza and how she became the Lord Speaker.
Sharing expertise and working to broaden understanding about the work and role of the Lords.
The Lord Speaker has helped develop an active outreach programme designed to engage the public, especially young people, with the work of the Lords.
The Lord Speaker welcomes the use of the River Room for receptions on behalf of UK-registered charities or cross-party parliamentary events sponsored by members of the Lords
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The Rt Hon the Baroness D'Souza CMG House of Lords London SW1A 0PW
Phone: 020 7219 6444 Email: lordspeaker@parliament.uk