House of Lords debates

Wednesday, 17 November 1999

  • The Queen's Speech

    1 speech

    The QUEEN, being seated on the Throne, and attended by Her Officers of State (the Lords being in their robes), commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, through the Lord Great Chamberlain,...

  • Lord Pakenham of Cowley

    The Right Honourable Francis Aungier Earl of Longford, having been created Baron Pakenham of Cowley in the County of Oxfordshire, for life, took the oath.

  • Lord Carington of Upton

    The Right Honourable Peter Alexander Rupert Lord Carrington, having been created Baron Carrington of Upton, of Upton in the County of Nottinghamshire, for life, took the oath.

  • Lord Low

    The Right Honourable Austin Richard William Lord Aldington, having been created Baron Low, of Bispham in the County of Lancashire, for life, took the oath.

  • Members of the House

    A list of Members of the House, prepared by the Clerk of the Parliaments: Ordered to lie on the Table, and to be printed.

  • Select Vestries

    Bill, pro forma, read a first time.

  • Address in Reply to Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech

    5 speeches

    The Queen's Speech reported by the LORD CHANCELLOR.

  • Chairman of Committees

    1 speech

    My Lords, I beg to move that the noble Lord, Lord Boston of Faversham, be appointed to take the Chair in all Committees of the House for this Session. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion...

  • Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees

    1 speech

    My Lords, I beg to move that the noble Lord, Lord Tordoff, be appointed Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees for this Session. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to nemine...

What is this?

Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

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