Deputy Chairmen of Committees

Monday 23rd March 2020 Lords Chamber

Motion to Agree

15:40

Moved by

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

That, until 21 July 2020, and notwithstanding the normal practice of the House, any member of the House may perform the duties of a Deputy Chairman without further motion.

[The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)]

My Lords, when the Lord Speaker made his personal statement on Thursday last week, he signalled that his team of Deputy Speakers would be further strengthened. This Motion will allow that to happen at the best possible speed and with the minimum of fuss. I thank all those who have taken on this task. I beg to move.

[Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Lab)]

My Lords, as one of the Deputy Speakers temporarily standing down, I wish the new Deputy Speakers taking on this very important duty the best of luck. I hope that those of us who are a little older than they are will have the chance to come back some time later this year.

Motion agreed.