Public Affairs

Office of the Leader of the House of Lords

Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
The Rt Hon Lord Strathclyde

Leads on:

 

Leading the Government front Bench in the House of Lords

Conduct of Government business in the Lords (jointly responsible with the Lords Chief Whip)

Repeating the Prime Minister’s statements in the Lords and speaking in the House on particular important debates

Government spokesperson on Machinery of Government issues

Giving guidance to the House on matters of order and procedure

Taking part in formal ceremonies in the House, such as the State Opening of Parliament

Chair, Board of Trustees for Chequers and Dorneywood

As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, responsible to the Sovereign for the administration of the Duchy.