Behind the scenes of Lords Hansard

How do you know what a member said in the House of Lords, or Commons? And did you know that you could once be arrested for reporting what was happening in Parliament? In this month’s episode of the House of Lords Podcast, we meet the team behind the Official Report, known as Hansard, who ensure written proceedings are made available and accessible to the public each sitting day. We hear about everything from the history of Hansard, why you might hear ‘can I have some ears please?’ in their office, the unusual name of where the reporters sit in the chamber and what they do if a member bursts into song.Find out more about House of Lords Hansard Read 'The History of Hansard' by John Vice and Stephen Farrell (PDF) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you ever wondered what the House of Lords does, how it works and who makes up its membership?The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy. Hear from members of the House of Lords as the Lord Speaker finds out what influences their work in and beyond the Lords.Each episode sees Lord McFall of Alcluith discover what drives members and what they hope to achieve in their time in Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.