What's on in the Lords: 14-17 June

Thursday 17 June

Questions

Midday

Topics are:

1. Public support of new housing developments
2. COVID-19 vaccine supply
3. COVID-19 testing for those leaving hospital for care homes
4. Report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life

See the full list of questions and find out who's asking in Lords business.

Statements

1pm

The House questions government updates on two statements:

• G7 and Nato summits - 1pm
• Ofsted Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges - 7pm

Debates

1.50pm

Members debate the urgent levelling up of opportunities available to children in the UK which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Catch up

Monday 14 June

Questions

Topics covered:

1. Vaccine proof facilities for those without a smart phone
2. Suggested inquiry into the constitution
3. Safety of COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
4. Cost to public funds of people based outside the UK using UK courts

See the full list of questions in Lords business.

Urgent questions

On Monday, members discussed:

• The collapse of trials relating to the Hillsborough Disaster
• Napier Barracks asylum accommodation

Legislation

Detailed examination of the Professional Qualifications Bill continued in committee stage (day two).

In Grand Committee, line by line check (committee stage) of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill continued.

Tuesday 15 June

Questions

Topics covered:

1. Support for children with genetic conditions
2. Keeping pets in privately rented properties
3. Support for members of the armed forces transitioning to civilian life
4. Competitions and Markets Authority action against airlines

See the full list of questions in Lords business.

Urgent question repeat 

Members questioned the government on the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia.  

Statement  

COVID-19 was on the agenda following a government update. 

Legislation

Members debated the key principles (second reading) of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill.

Regulations

The House considered regulations on climate change, intoxicating liquor, international waste shipments and markets in agricultural products in Grand Committee.

Wednesday 16 June

Questions

Topics covered:

1. UK fishing industry
2. Online abuse
3. Employment skills training for young people
4. Muslims in Xinjiang

See the full list of questions in Lords business.

Legislation

The main debate (second reading) on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill.

Regulations 

Coronavirus health protection regulations were in the spotlight.

Keep track of chamber and committee work 

Watch the work of the House of Lords on Parliament TV, or read Lord Hansard transcripts of what’s said. 

Stay up to date with the latest Lords news and follow the House of Lords on Twitter.