Clerk of the Parliaments
The Clerk of the Parliaments is the chief clerk of the House of Lords in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The position has existed since at least 1315, and duties include preparing the minutes of Lords proceedings, advising on proper parliamentary procedure and pronouncing royal assent. Many of the Clerk's duties are now fulfilled by his deputies and the Clerk of the Parliaments' Office.
| Clerk of the Parliaments | |
|---|---|
The Crowned Portcullis | |
Incumbent Simon Burton since 2 April 2021 | |
| Clerk of the Parliaments' Office | |
| Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom |
| Formation | 1315 |
| First holder | John Kirkby |
The Under Clerk of the Parliaments is the formal name for the Clerk of the House of Commons.
The term Clerk of the Parliaments is also used as a formal alternative title by the Clerk of the Senate of Canada and the Clerks of the Legislative Councils of New South Wales and Western Australia. In the Australian state of Victoria the title is given to the longer-serving of the Clerks of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly. The title was also formerly used for the Clerk of the Australian Senate and the longer-serving of the Clerks of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly of South Australia.