Leader of the House of Lords (Wellmoore)
| Leader of the House of Lords | |
|---|---|
| Líder da Câmara dos Lordes | |
Incumbent None Appointed | |
| Office of the Leader of the House of Lords House of Lords | |
| Member of | House of Lords |
| Appointer | The Monarch typically based on the results of a General Election and on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
| Formation | 14 March 2020 |
| Deputy | Deputy Leader of the House of Lords |
The Leader of the House of Lords is a member of the Cabinet of Wellmoore who is responsible for managing the business of the House of Lords.
The leader of the House is a member of the cabinet and remains a partisan figure, he or she also has responsibilities to the House as a whole. In contrast to the House of Ministers, where proceedings are controlled by the speaker, proceedings in the Lords are controlled by peers themselves, under the rules set out in the Standing Orders. The leader of the House has the responsibility of reminding the House of these rules and facilitating the Lords' self-regulation, though any member may draw attention to breaches of order or failure to observe customs.
History
The role of Leader of the House of Lords was established on 14 March 2020 with the establishment of the House of Lords within Wellmoore.
Responcibilities
- Management and delivery of the Government's legislative programme (through the House of Lords) and facilitating the passage of individual bills.
- Leading the House (in the Chamber and as a key member of domestic committees to do with procedure, conduct, and the internal governance of the House).
- Issues connected to the House of Lords and its governance.
Holders of the Role
None Appointed