March 2018

Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from the 10-13 January.

Environmental Audit Committee warns poor water quality in English rivers is a result of chronic underinvestment

The Defence Sub-Committee hears about the treatment of contracted staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services

Health and Social Care Committee considers the candidate’s prior experience, suitability for the role and his priorities

Committee tackle farm manure issue and welcome promised new guidance

The Transport Committee publishes the Government response to their smart motorways report

The Lord Speaker offers condolences to the European Parliament and to President Sassoli’s family and friends.

Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from two witnesses with close relatives in the care system during the Covid pandemic

Treasury Committee explores the pandemic’s impact on a range of societal inequalities

International Agreements Committee has reopened its inquiry into the UK-Australia trade negotiations.

MPs to hold a general debate on the ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners

The Justice Committee will convene two evidence sessions focussing on family courts, transparency and court reporting

The Home Affairs Committee holds the opening session of its new inquiry into spiking

The Treasury Committee publishes correspondence on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation into the collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund.

Committee to take evidence from policy experts and public affairs professionals as they progress their inquiry into All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs)