The Lord nominated Chairman of Committees at the commencement of every session or, in their absence, a Deputy Chairman shall take the Chair in all committees of the whole House, and in all other committees of the House, unless the House otherwise directs.

The Lord nominated Chairman of Committees at the commencement of every session or, in their absence, a Deputy Chairman shall take the Chair in all committees of the whole House, and in all other committees of the House, unless the House otherwise directs.