Four short debates in the Lords

Lords Thursday debates 

One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds four short debates in Grand Committee. On Thursday 3 March, members debated the following subjects: 

Taiwan

Members discussed support for democracy in Taiwan, proposed by Baroness D'Souza (Crosbench). 

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• read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate

New peerages

Members discussed the approvals process for new peerages, proposed by Lord Balfe (Conservative).

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• read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate

Northern Ireland

Members discussed the impact of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol on recent political developments in Northern Ireland, proposed by Lord Jay of Ewelme (Crossbench), chair of the Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

• view a list of speakers
• read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate

Older workers

Members discussed new employment opportunities for older workers, proposed by Baroness Altmann (Conservative).

• view a list of speakers
• read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate

Members 

Over 40 members took part, bringing a wide range of experience and professional knowledge.

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Watch and read  

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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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