Vice President Meets Lord Speaker of the U.K. House of Lords

The Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan today held a cordial and substantive meeting with the Lord McFall of Alcluith PC, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament,at the Parliament House, New Delhi. The interaction took place on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), being hosted by India from 14thto 16th January, 2026.

Welcoming the Lord Speaker to the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President expressed pleasure at his participation in the conference and noted that his presence underscored the continuing friendship and strong parliamentary ties between the two countries. He highlighted that the visit would be both productive and enjoyable, offering an opportunity to engage closely with India’s parliamentary traditions, culture and democratic ethos.

During the meeting, the Vice President highlighted that India and the United Kingdom share a long and complex history, including parliamentary traditions that have evolved over centuries. The Vice President noted that India’s Parliamentary system has drawn inspiration from the Westminster model while evolving organically to reflect India’s unique democratic framework.(updated on 16th january 2026)