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COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions

Read all UK Parliament news for October 2020.

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Statement on COVID-19
At 1pm the government updates the House of Lords and members questions follow.

Debate on regulations
At 2.40pm members debate regulations making it an offence not to self-isolate if instructed to by certain local authority and health officials. This would apply to those who have tested positive for coronavirus or who have been in close contact with someone else who has tested positive.

Members are raising concerns and proposing changes to the debate. They relate to the scientific evidence used to inform restrictions, the test, trace and isolate regime, and support for local businesses and communities.

Coronavirus alert levels regulations

Lords debates Covid-19 Inquiry first report

Members discuss UK's resilience and preparedness. Catch up

04 September 2024

Parliament concludes scrutiny of Health and Care Bill

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Pandemic is a wake-up call: Lords Committee calls for new approach to resilience and wellbeing

The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee publishes its report on 'Living in a COVID World: A Long-term Approach to Resilience and Wellbeing'.

National Insurance Contributions Bill completes passage through parliament

Bill completes all stages and receives Royal Assent. Catch up

Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill

Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up

09 December 2021

Lords Committee calls for empowered leaders and improved finances to regenerate our towns and cities

COVID-19 Committee publish report on the recovery of our towns and cities.

07 December 2021

A block of flats at night

Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes

Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up

28 October 2021

Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020

Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up

25 October 2021

Lords debates social care

Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up

15 October 2021

Black History Month 2021: House of Lords

Find out about Black members past and present and House of Lords work on issues affecting Black communities

01 October 2021

Global South: Lords debates shortage of COVID-19 vaccines

Members discuss implications for global public health. Find out more

10 September 2021

Committee reflects on long-term impact of the pandemic

On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic

02 September 2021

Lords considers new regulations and raises concerns

Members debate regulations relating to COVID-19 tests and the mandatory vaccination of care home staff, voting to 'regret' the lack of operational guidance and impact assessment. Catch up

Lords COVID-19 Committee disappointed at Government’s engagement with their work

COVID-19 Committee publishes report criticising Government response to its Beyond Digital inquiry

Lords COVID-19 Committee to hear from more town and city leaders

On Tuesday 20 July, the COVID-19 Committee will again explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.

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