Four short debates in the Lords
8 April 2022
The House of Lords discussed Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates on Thursday 7 April.
Lords Thursday debates
One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds four short debates in Grand Committee. On Thursday 7 April, members debated the following subjects:
Northern Ireland relations
Members discussed government steps to strengthen the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in a debate proposed by Lord Lexden (Conservative).
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Levelling-up
Members discussed 'levelling up' plans for the South-West of England, in a debate proposed by the Bishop of Exeter (Bishops).
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Tax gap estimates
Members discussed the HMRC report: 'Measuring tax gaps 2021 edition - tax gap estimates for 2019 to 2020' published on 8 February, in a debate proposed by Lord Sikka (Labour).
Read the House of Lords Library briefing.
Iran nuclear deal
Members discussed government steps to ensure the UK and other signatories establish a second negotiating track on “regional issues” should all parties return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in a debate proposed by Lord Polak (Conservative).
Read the House of Lords Library briefing.
Members
Over 30 members took part, bringing a wide range of experience and professional knowledge.
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Short debates
Short debates are an opportunity for members to draw the government’s attention to concerns and hold it to account. They last for about 60 minutes, a minister or spokesperson responds on behalf of the government at the end.
The four short debates on one Thursday a month take place in Grand Committee, work away from the main chamber.
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