The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede)

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

My Lords, the Companion is clear that First Readings are agreed without dissent. Therefore, I say the contents have it.

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.