COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
Read all UK Parliament news for October 2020.
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 Oral Questions to government on 2 June
Universal Credit and TV Licence on the agenda
01 June 2020
What lessons for UK public services from the coronavirus pandemic?
Peers launch first probe into lessons for public services from COVID-19.
29 May 2020
COVID-19: the role of modelling in UK response
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 2 June at 10.00am
28 May 2020
Peers voice fears for COVID-19's “acute impact” on performing arts
Committee's letter to Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP published
28 May 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Summary: The Virus and its Transmission
Science and Technology Committee publishes fiirst rapid summary of COVID-19 evidence session
28 May 2020
Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020
Lords debates contribution made by businesses in addressing Covid-19
Role played by private sector under spotlight
22 May 2020
Lords questions to government on 21 May
Support for the unemployed and hospital patient safety on the agenda
20 May 2020
House of Lords questions government on 20 May
Members quiz the government on Covid-19 in a virtual session
19 May 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and NATO on 19 May
Watch the live event online from 11am
18 May 2020
What do we know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its transmission?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 May at 10.00am
18 May 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and data protection
Members quiz the government in a virtual session on 18 May
15 May 2020
Rishi Sunak on the economy and lessons learnt from the Covid-19 crisis
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 19 May 3.00pm
15 May 2020
Lords debates food supply and security
Availability of provisions during Covid-19 pandemic on agenda
15 May 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and the prison system on 14 May
Watch live on Parliament TV from 11am
13 May 2020
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COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
- Coming up in the Commons, 2-6 November
- Commons Chamber 70th anniversary
- This week in the Commons: 19-23 October
- House of Commons rises for Autumn recess
- Coming up in the Commons: 19-23 October 2020
- This week in the Commons: 12-16 October 2020
- Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 18 month review
- Medicines and Medical Devices Bill returns to the Lords
- Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Parliament
- Coming up in the Commons: 12-16 October 2020
- ICGS: 18 Month Review begins
- This week in the Commons: 5-9 October
- Have your say on the Pension Schemes [Lords] Bill
- This week in the Commons, 28 September - 2 October
- Lords votes on Fire Safety Bill as stages conclude
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COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions