Black Rod

We could still, for instance, have the Black Rod ceremony of the Speaker of the Commons being taken to the upper house to hear the legislative programmes of the devolved administrations' executives from the head of the Royal Family.

Use of the small church can only be obtained through Black Rod, who is responsible for controlling access and maintaining order in the House of Lords.

Use of the small church is only got through Black Rod, who is responsible for controlling access and maintaining order in the House of Lords.

There were lots of people who were, frankly, terrified of the Speaker" Former Black Rod David Leakey on Commons Speaker John Bercow.

There were lots of people who were, frankly, terrified of the Speaker" - Former Black Rod David Leakey on Commons Speaker John Bercow.

Black Rod history THE Queen has presented the first female Black Rod with her ceremonial staff, marking the historic appointment.

The Queen receives Sarah Clarke Black Rod history THE Queen has presented the first female Black Rod with her ceremonial staff, marking the historic appointment.

David Leakey, who left the Black Rod parliamentary post at the end of last year, described the Sports and Social Club as "really well-run" and a civilised place for a drink.

Gwen Bourque was appointed as the new Usher of the Black Rod upon the recommendation of the Premier.

THE RACE IS STARTING Laughter filled the House of Commons as veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner joked: "Get your skates on, the first race is half past two." " The MP dubbed the Beast of Bolsover's annual quip at Black Rod was in reference to the Queen's planned attendance at Royal Ascot on Wednesda afternoon after she had delivered the Queen's Speech.

I was on my calulator quicker than you could say Black Rod's breeches.

The reappointment followed the pageantry of MPs being summoned to hear a Royal Commission in the House of Lords by Black Rod, Lieutenant General David Leakey.