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The Lord Speaker

The Lord Speaker chairs daily business in the House of Lords chamber from his seat on the Woolsack. He also acts as an ambassador for the Lords and chairs the Commission which provides high-level strategic and political direction for the Lords Administration. 

The post of Lord Speaker was established in 2006. Lord McFall of Alcluith was elected by Lords members in 2021 to a five-year term as the fourth Lord Speaker. 

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The Lord Speaker's role

The Lord Speaker presides over work in the Lords chamber and acts as an ambassador for the House.

About Lord McFall of Alcluith

Find out more about the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith.

Lord Speaker's Lectures

The Lord Speaker’s Lecture series has run since 2010, providing members of the House of Lords and external experts with a forum to deliver lectures and answer questions on their specialist subjects or topics of interest.

Lord Speaker's Events

In his official role as Lord Speaker, Lord McFall attends many events as a representative of the House of Lords.

History of the Lord Speaker's Role

The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, presides over the House of Lords as well as chairing the House of Lords Commission and acting as an ambassador for the Upper House of the UK Parliament.

Lord Speaker in the news

In his role as an ambassador for the House of Lords, the Lord Speaker makes occasional appearances in the media.

Lord Speaker speeches

Sharing expertise and working to broaden understanding about the work and role of the Lords.

The Lord Speaker's travel, gift and official entertainment registers

The Lord Speaker's policy is to publish transparency data covering many aspects of his role.

Lords engagement programme

The House of Lords engagement programme aims to reach out to the public and engage with them about what the House of Lords does and how it works for them.

Contact the Lord Speaker

The Rt Hon the Lord McFall of Alcluith

House of Lords
London
SW1A 0PW

Journalists should contact Lucy Dargahi, Senior Communications Officer
Email: dargahil@parliament.uk

River Room

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

Lords enquiry service

Contact the House of Lords enquiry service with questions about the Lords:

  • Telephone: 0800 223 0855 (Freephone) or 020 7219 3107
  • Email: hlinfo@parliament.uk
  • Text Relay: 18001 7219 3107

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