House of Lords: Times of Sittings
Lords · Question HL10605 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · The Senior Deputy Speaker · Official record
Answered 30 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Storey
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what arrangements are in place to ensure that members and staff get home safely when the House of Lords sits beyond midnight.
Answer
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble, 30 Sep 2025
For staff of the House of Lords Administration, a taxi policy is in place and can be used by those who are required to be on duty as part of their role if the House is expected to rise after 10:40pm. In exceptional circumstances overnight accommodation ca...