Usher of the Black Rod in House of Lords
The usher of the Black Rod is an official in the parliaments of several countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. The title is often shortened to Black Rod, and in some countries, formally known as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod if male, or Lady... Wikipedia
Deputy: Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod
First holder: Walter Whitehorse (known)
Reports to: Clerk of the Parliaments