April 2018

Human rights and support for victims of crime are two of the causes this month’s guests campaign for in the Lords. Hear from Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Newlove on what inspires them and how they fight for change in the House of Lords.

Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer

EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee publishes its report on Beyond Brexit: policing, law enforcement and security

The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy seeks submissions on the way the Integrated Review addresses aspects of the machinery

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examine issues across the work of the department

Constitution Committee publishes call for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual

The Conduct Committee publish exchange of correspondence with Lord Speaker and Baroness Doonaghy

Members discuss the case for setting out a long-term housing strategy in a debate put forward by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Learn more

Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer

The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry on sustainability of the built environment

Youth Unemployment Committee launch call for evidence

A quick guide to questions, debates and legislation. Learn more

Government has left itself with no options on BBC licence fee, warn MPs

The House of Lords EU Goods Sub-Committee has today published its report on what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) means for trade in goods.

The Defence Committee publishes its report on the UK Armed Forces’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.