Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work

Lords debates Armistice centenary
Members mark anniversary of First World War ceasefire
06 November 2018

Lords launches independent bullying and harassment inquiry
Bullying investigation launched
06 November 2018

Lords debates impact of welfare cuts on families
Peers discuss reductions to tax, housing and child benefits
02 November 2018

Lords debates early intervention in children's lives
Members consider welfare and social mobility initiatives
02 November 2018

Lords debates Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill
Bill provides for UK ministers to make NI appointments
31 October 2018

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill provides for increased oversight and police surveillance
31 October 2018

Guiding the House of Lords
Girl Guides from across the UK are in the House of Lords
30 October 2018

Lords private members' bills
Peers discuss healthcare data, Duchy of Cornwall and mobile phones in prisons
29 October 2018

Written Statement by the Lord Speaker
The Lord Speaker makes a written statement about parliamentary privilege
29 October 2018

Lords debates affordable housing
Members discuss case for increase in low-cost homes
26 October 2018

Lords debates People's Vote on Brexit
Peers consider case for referendum on EU deal
26 October 2018

Lord Speaker thanks King of Netherlands for address to Parliament
The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, thanks the King of the Netherlands for his address to both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 23 October 2018.
23 October 2018

Lords debates UK cyber threats
Members examine scale and complexity of threats
19 October 2018

Lords debates music education
Peers consider current state of school tuition
19 October 2018

Lords debates impact of Brexit on the arts
Peers discuss implications for cultural sector funding
12 October 2018