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The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
The Bank of England: how is independence working? Economic Affairs Committee launches inquiry
Economic Affairs Committee launches inquiry into how the independence of the Bank of England is working.
03 March 2023
The appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants
The Constitution Committee would like your views on the process of appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants, and whether any changes are necessary.
28 February 2023
Lords considers Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue Donation) Bill
Members discuss draft law to extend Executive formation period until January 2024. Catch up
28 February 2023
Migration policies are harming families and society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report All families matter: An inquiry into family migration. The report explores the impact of family migration policies on families and society, including the experience of separated families and the situation of the NHS.
28 February 2023
What is the future of the horticultural sector?
The Horticultural Sector Committee publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to provide their views on the future of the sector as part of its inquiry.
27 February 2023
What's on in the Lords 27 February - 3 March
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the Lords this week
24 February 2023
Three short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Police & Crime Panels, rural health care and UK-Iran relations. Catch up
24 February 2023
Medicines must not be forgotten as outcome of Protocol negotiations is awaited, urges Committee
The House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has written to the Foreign Secretary on its follow-up investigation into the provision of medicines to Northern Ireland.
24 February 2023
Impact of environmental regulations on development inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into impact of environmental regulations on development and is inviting written contributions.
23 February 2023
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is failing to deliver, says Lords committee
Environment and Climate Change Committee write to the Government about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
22 February 2023
Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Norton of Louth
The Lord Speaker interviews constitutional expert Lord Norton of Louth. Listen now
21 February 2023
What's on in the Lords 20-23 February
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the Lords this week
17 February 2023
Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Alderdice
Listen to the second in our new series of interviews between the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, and members of the House of Lords.
13 February 2023
Lords debates situation in Ukraine
Members debate the current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
10 February 2023
Lord Speaker's thanks to President Zelenskyy
Read the Lord Speaker's response to President Zelenskyy following the President's address to Parliament
08 February 2023