Lords Speaker election

[J. J.]

My guess will be the Countess of Mar.  The House may try to emulate the commons with a "non-partisan" presiding officer.

Has other advantages.  Represents the hereditary peers to an extent, woman, went to school in Africa, worked in the civil service.  Could be seen as continuing the traditions of the House, while adapting it.

She need a campaign manager? 

[J. J.]

Please keep us posted on this.

[J. J.]

When will the vote take place?  Is it inside or outside the Lords?

If outside, we could see record turnout.

[J. J.]

The electorate is the House of Lords.

Yes, but do they poll during a session of the Lords or ballo outside of it?

[J. J.]

The present session will close on 25 July (source), and the election is held on 28 June.

I though we might get a record turn out, but I guess not, if they are voting when the House is not in session.