Lord Chancellor

The Member of Cabinet that presides over the House of Lords, seated on the Woolsack. He acts as the Speaker of the House, although is not responsible for maintaining order during debates, as this is the responsibility of the Lords as a whole. He speaks during debates for the Government and is entitled to vote like any other Lord - but does not hold a casting vote.

He heads a department that deals with the administration of the courts, and is responsible for appointing judges. The Lord Chancellor presides over the House of Lords in its capacity as a court and is entitled to sit on appellate committees.