The Senior Deputy Speaker

My Lords, should Members wish to debate or object to this Bill, the appropriate time to do so is at Third Reading and on the Motion that this Bill do now pass, rather than on this Motion. The noble Ba

That this House resolves that the promoters of the Malvern Hills Bill [HL], which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2024–26 on 22 January 2025, should have leave to proceed with the B

The Question is that this Bill be now read a first time. As many as are of that opinion will say content, and the contrary not content.

My Lords, under Standing Order 68, no debate is allowed on this Motion. I must therefore now put the Question that this Motion be agreed to.

Retirement and Participation Committee 1. That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and make recommendations on the following proposals: (a) a retirement age for members of the House of Lords;

My Lords, these Motions appoint the Select Committees and Joint Select Committees, and noble Lords to be members of these committees, in the new Session. I beg to move.