Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Lords begins checks on Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Members discuss changes on product safety and environmental standards. Catch up
21 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Water (Special Measures) Bill
Lords vote on financial reporting, Ofwat governance rules and performance-related pay as report stage concludes. Catch up
21 November 2024
Railway services bill completes final stage
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
21 November 2024
What's on in the Lords 18-22 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
21 November 2024
Lord Patten of Barnes: Lord Speaker's Corner
Outgoing Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten of Barnes speaks to the Lord Speaker
21 November 2024
Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up
20 November 2024
Lords completes examination of Crown Estate Bill
Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up
19 November 2024
Great British Energy Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
19 November 2024
Inquiry launched on prison governance, leadership and staffing
Call for evidence launched for inquiry into prison governance, leadershp and staffing
18 November 2024
Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
18 November 2024
Specialist trade adviser appointed
International Agreements Committee appoints Sarah Hall as specialist trade policy adviser to support the Committee’s scrutiny work
15 November 2024
Bill on apprenticeships set for Lords committee stage
Members consider changes as line by line scrutiny begins. Find out more
15 November 2024
Lords to debate Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members discuss inquest reports on the June 2017 London tenement fire. Find out more
15 November 2024
Lords considers new report by Universities UK
Members discuss recommendations outlined in 'Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change', published on 30 September. Catch up
15 November 2024
Renewable energy costs debated in the Lords
Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up
15 November 2024