House of Lords Speaker be a member of the House of Lords (though the same has long been customary). Whilst presiding over the House of Lords, the Lord Chancellor traditionally wore ceremonial black and gold robes. Robes of black and gold are now worn by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in the House of Commons, on ceremonial occasions. This is no longer a requirement for the Lord Speaker except for State occasions outside of the chamber. The Speaker or Deputy Speaker sits on the Woolsack, a large red seat stuffed with wool, at the front of the Lords Chamber.
The House of Lords (restaurant) The House of Lords (restaurant) Restaurant The House of Lords is a defunct restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1960 and retained that rating until 1975. The head chef responsible for the Michelin star was Alfons Didde. In strange twist of fate, in was the House of Commons that sealed the fate of "The House of Lords". The restaurant was one of the victims of the renewal of the parliamentary buildings in The Hague and was demolished in 1986. The original frontage is now on display in the