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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

House of Lords chamber

Lords debates women's health

Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up

Town and city leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact with Lords COVID-19 Committee

On Tuesday 13 July, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.

COVID-19 and employment in towns and cities

On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.

Concerns about long-term pandemic impact on infants raised by committee

Committee writes to Children and Families Minister about long-term impact of pandemic on infants

Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children

Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up

Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world

The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.

How will COVID-19 impact housing and green spaces in towns and cities?

On Tuesday 22 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the impact of the pandemic on housing and green spaces in towns and cities.

Report published on the use and scrutiny of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Constitution Committee publishes its third and final report for its inquiry into the constitutional implications of COVID-19.

Four short debates in the Lords

Climate change targets, ethnicity and child poverty, neurological services and perpetrators of genocide are in the Lords spotlight. Find out more about Thursday debates in May

The impact of COVID-19 on towns and cities explored by Committee

The COVID-19 Committee launches its new inquiry on the impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.

Lords debates hybrid proceedings

Members debate remote participation and hybrid sittings, set up in response to COVID-19. Find out more

Lords debates Queen's Speech

Members discuss foreign affairs and defence on the last of five days of debate on the Queen's Speech. Find out more

House of Lords COVID-19 update

Following consultation with Public Health England the House of Lords Commission makes changes to capacity in the chamber. Learn more

Impact of pandemic on parents’ employment considered by Committee

COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 25 May

Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on Parliament

The Constitution Committee publishes its report COVID-19 and Parliament as part of its inquiry into the Constitutional implications of COVID‑19.

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2020
- COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions