The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Basildon
Biography
Baroness Smith was appointed Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords on 5 July 2024.
Lord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal is responsible for the organisation of government business in the House, providing assistance to all Lords and offering advice on procedure. The Lord Privy Seal also expresses the collective feelings of the House on formal occasions, such as motions of thanks or congratulations.
Leader of the House of Lords
The Leader of the House of Lords is responsible for the organisation of government business in the House, providing assistance to all Lords and offering advice on procedure. The Leader also expresses the collective feelings of the House on formal occasions, such as motions of thanks or congratulations.
Before July 2014, this role was covered by the Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.