The Queen confirms Alistair Lexden as Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords

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Alistair Lexden has been a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords since November 2017. His appointment, and that of his colleagues, was formally confirmed by The Queen on 5 March 2018.

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