Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill completes Lords stages
Bill aims to introduce business rates relief for public lavatories. See more
21 April 2021
Government should consider new health and employment rights to protect wellbeing in the digital world
The Select Committee on COVID-19 publishes its report Beyond Digital: Planning for a Hybrid World
20 April 2021
New European Affairs Committee and Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland established
The Liaison Committee recommended the appointment of a new European Affairs Committee which was appointed by the House on 14 April.
20 April 2021
Tenth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes 10th Edition of guidance on hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee
20 April 2021
Conduct Committee publish report upholding Baroness Tonge's appeal
The Conduct Committee publishes a report on the conduct of Baroness Tonge
20 April 2021
Lords debates building an inclusive society after COVID-19
Members debate steps that national and local government will need to take to achieve an inclusive society in the UK. Find out more
15 April 2021
Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families
The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.
14 April 2021
What's on in the House of Lords
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
14 April 2021
House of Lords tributes to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Members pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh and agree a Humble Address of condolence to Her Majesty The Queen
13 April 2021
Clerk of the Parliaments
New Clerk of the Parliaments makes declaration on Tuesday 13 April
13 April 2021
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Speaker and Lord Speaker offer condolences to the Royal Family
12 April 2021
Common frameworks can strengthen the Union, says Lords Committee
The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee publishes its first report.
30 March 2021
Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on courts and tribunals in England and Wales
The Constitution Committee publishes the first of three reports on the constitutional implications of COVID-19
29 March 2021
Lords pauses for recess
Catch up on the latest legislation, debates and committee work
26 March 2021
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill completes passage through Parliament
Lords discuss timeframes for Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures notices as both Houses agree final text. Learn more
26 March 2021