Peter Henderson, Baron Henderson of Brompton
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Peter Gordon Henderson, Baron Henderson of Brompton KCB (16 September 1922–13 January 2000) was a British public servant who served as Clerk of the Parliaments
from 1974 to 1983. he was created a life peer
as Baron Henderson of Brompton in 1984.
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 the Royal Assent...
from 1974 to 1983. he was created a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
as Baron Henderson of Brompton in 1984.