February 2022

Catch up on highlights from a packed session in the Lords.

Members discuss small businesses and trail costs as anti-fraud bill set to become law. Catch up

In its 54th Report of Session 2022-23, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee considered the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2023 and has raised concerns about the lack of information provided to support a policy intended to deal with the pressure on prison places.

Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee to no longer meet

High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill Committee publishes report explaining why its work has been paused

Women and Equalities Committee endorses Government’s preferred candidate, Alun Francis OBE

The State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 7 November marks the formal start of the parliamentary year

New inquiry: Justice Committee launches new inquiry on the work of the County Court amid capacity and resource concerns

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee calls on energy firms to be more empathetic towards their customers

Bill now awaits Royal Assent

Proposals on climate change accepted as bill concludes passage through Parliament. Catch up

Government reiterates to EAC its commitment to meeting net zero, but concerns remain over energy efficiency

Following a pre-appointment hearing conducted by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee earlier this week, Baroness Ruth Deech has been endorsed by the Committee

Parliament has been prorogued ahead of the State Opening on Tuesday 7 November 2023. Find out more

The work will examine what progress has been made a year on from the publication of its report Channel crossings, migration and asylum-seeking routes through the EU