Lords debates Queen's Speech 2019

Monday 14 October - formal thanks in reply to the Queen's Speech

When the Queen leaves, a new parliamentary session starts and the House of Lords gets back to work to debate content of the speech. Members agree an ‘Address in Reply to Her Majesty's Gracious Speech'.

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Tuesday 15 October

The House of Lords debated exiting the EU, trade, foreign affairs and defence.

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• Lords Library Note - Queen's Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Days 1 and 2

Wednesday 16 October

The House of Lords continued its debate on exiting the EU, trade, foreign affairs and defence.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript
• Lords Library Note - Queen's Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Days 1 and 2

Thursday 17 October

Members of the Lords debated economic affairs, business, agriculture, environment, energy and transport.

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• Lords Library Note - Queen's Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3

Monday 21 October

Members of the Lords debated home affairs, justice, local government, devolved affairs and constitutional affairs.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript
• Lords Library Note - Queen's Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 4

Tuesday 22 October

Members debated health, social care, education, culture, welfare and pensions.

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• Lords Library Note - Queen's Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 5

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Image: House of Lords / Roger Harris 2019