Three short debates in the Lords

Tropical diseases

In light of the Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases on 23 June, members quizzed the government on the impact of reductions in aid on the global control of those diseases.

• read a Lords Library briefing
• catch up on Parliament TV
• read a transcript in Lords Hansard

Lords Thursday debates

One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds short debates in Grand Committee. On Thursday 7 July, members debated the following subjects:  

Touring artists in the EU

Members discussed ways to improve the ability of musicians and other creative professionals from the UK to work and tour in the European Union.

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

Ukrainian refugee mothers and children

Members discussed the needs of mothers and dependent children arriving from Ukraine as refugees, particularly regarding their welfare, subsistence, safety, health, schooling and the path towards self-reliance.

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

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Watch and read

Catch up on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcripts.

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 short debates on one Thursday a month take place in Grand Committee, work away from the main chamber.  

Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.    

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