Procedure and Privileges
Debate between Lord Blunkett and Baroness Meyer
Baroness Meyer (Con)
My Lords, I think a dress code is a sign of respect. We sit in this beautiful House, and it is respectful to dress properly. We are on the television and people are viewing the proceedings in this House. We are the only House that does not have a strict dress code. When we look at the United States, France and the European Union, we see that every man wears a tie, women dress in suits and, especially in the summer, they cover themselves.
Lord Blunkett (Lab)
My Lords, this is an important short debate, but I hope that all those who have contributed will be with us at 10 pm tonight.