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's speech on future of the House of Lords
On Wednesday 7 December, the Lord Speaker gave the Hansard Society Parliamentary Affairs Anniversary Lecture.
07 December 2022
President of South Africa visits UK Parliament
The President of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa visited Parliament on Tuesday 22 November. Find out more, read speeches and see photos
22 November 2022
Life Peers' Life Stories
Hear first-hand from members of the Lords about their community work outside the Lords, their contribution to the work of the Lords and their journey to becoming a life peer
25 October 2022
House of Lords presents Address to His Majesty King Charles III
The Lord Speaker presents an Address to His Majesty The King on behalf of the House of Lords
12 September 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.