HL Deb 31 July 1997 vol 582 c86WA
Lord Pearson of Rannoch

asked The Leader of the House:

Further to the Answer given by Lord Simon of Highbury on 16 June (WA 102), whether he considers that Lords who are former European Commissioners and who have therefore received, or are entitled to receive, pension payments or other benefits from the European Communities should declare those interests (a) in the Register of Lords' Interests and (b) when they speak in support of the European Union in the Chamber.

The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard)

No. There is no obligation to declare those interests in the Register of Lords' Interests. Declaration of interests when speaking in the House is a matter for the Lord concerned.