February 2022

Find out what happened in the House of Lords from 5-6 January

The Environmental Audit Committee holds the second of two evidence sessions considering negative emissions technologies

The Public Bill Committee is now receiving written evidence for its Professional Qualifications Bill

Big Ben will be struck 12 times on New Year's Eve 2021. As the centrepeice to the nation's celebrations, we look at the work that will be done behind the scenes. It will mark the beginning of a big year for the project, as it approaches completion.

The report draws on evidence from both trans rights and women's rights groups and represents voices for and against reform.

Joint Committee on Human Right publishes report on Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 5)—Modern slavery

MPs to hold a general debate on Russia’s grand strategy

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of second homes and holiday-lets in rural

Science and Technology Committee launches new inquiry into the right to privacy: Digital data

Committee publishes Government response to report on Pension stewardship and COP26

Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy publishes correspondence to the Prime Minister

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to examine impact of agreement on consumers, farmers, food producers and retailer

As the House of Lords pauses for recess until January, we look back at an action-packed year in the UK Parliament’s second chamber.

Committee on Standards extends deadline for written evidence for its consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Conduct for MPs