Written Question·The Senior Deputy Speaker·UIN HL2243
House of Lords: Fire Prevention
Tabled: 17 July 2026
Answered: 29 July 2026
Question
To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what advice was given to the decision-makers on the reasons for and rationale behind suspending proceedings and evacuating the House of Lords while the Chamber was sitting on 2 July.
Answer
The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. Key stakeholders including the Clerks, both Speakers and the Chief Whips were advised that a full evacuation of the Palace of Westminster, including bot...
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