The Lord Speaker
The Lord Speaker chairs daily business in the House of Lords chamber and is an ambassador for the work of the House. Lord McFall of Alcluith is the fourth Lord Speaker, and was elected by Lords members in 2021.
Lord Speaker news
Lord Speaker visits Senedd for the first time
The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, visited the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 March, in the first visit of its kind by a Speaker of the House of Lords.
30 March 2022
Joint statement from the House of Lords and House of Commons Commissions
Joint statement by the Lords and Commons Commissions
18 March 2022
Launch of the Interparliamentary Forum
Lord Speaker praises parliamentarians from all four nations for demonstrating 'leadership and unity of purpose' at launch of the Interparliamentary Forum
25 February 2022
Joint Statement of the Interparliamentary Forum
Joint Statement of the Interparliamentary Forum
25 February 2022
The Lord Speaker's role
The Lord Speaker presides over work in the House of Lords chamber giving procedural advice and assistance.
About Lord McFall of Alcluith
Find out more about the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith.
Association of European Senates (AES-ASE)
Information about the 15th meeting of the Association of European Senates, held in June 2013.
The Lord Speaker's work
The Lord Speaker has a variety of duties, including presiding over the House on the Woolsack, meeting members and staff of both Houses, acting as an ambassador for the House with international guests, and chairing the House of Lords Commission.