It occurred as Labour peer Lord Giddens was speaking during the annual debate led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
A shout could be heard, with the peer pausing and noting there was a “continuing disturbance from outside” before resuming his speech.
A House of Lords spokeswoman said the incident occurred at the entrance to Strangers Gallery, where visitors can watch debates.
They gave no further indication as to the reason for the disturbance, which occurred at around 11.18am on Friday.
The Lords spokeswoman said: “A member of the public caused a disturbance at the entrance to Strangers Gallery outside the House of Lords chamber.
“The Metropolitan Police escorted the individual away from the chamber.”
The Most Rev Justin Welby’s debate on Friday focused on the role of education in building a flourishing and skilled society.
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