What's on in the Lords 17-20 July
14 July 2023
Questions
This week in Lords questions, members quizzed the government on improving outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest, electronic travel authorisation, mental and physical health effects of ultra-processed foods, impact of the oil and gas windfall tax and absenteeism in schools.
Bills
Members continued to make changes to the Online Safety Bill and Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, plus the House considered Commons amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill.
Committees
The Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee continued its inquiry into the challenges facing the sector and any barriers to preventing further integration.
The Industry and Regulators Committee continued its inquiry into Ofwat, the water industry and the role of the government.
The International Relations and Defence Committee continued its inquiry into the UK's evolving security, diplomatic and economic interests in the Arctic as it explores the implications of improved access to the region and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Catch up
Monday
Questions
The Lords questioned the government on:
- improving outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest
- Electronic Travel Authorisation
- the use of religion as a selection criterion for schools in England
- regulating agents who manage leasehold properties on behalf of freeholders.
Legislation
Members continued further checks of the Online Safety Bill at report stage, plus, the House considered Commons amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill in 'ping pong'.
Tuesday
Questions
Members pressed the government on:
- support for dependent children whose mothers are given a custodial prison sentence
- health effects of ultra-processed food
- Counter Disinformation Unit
- supporting nuclear test veterans.
Legislation
Members continued further examination of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill at report stage. The House continued to consider Commons amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill.
Wednesday
Questions
Members quizzed the government on:
- ban on two-for-one offers for foods high in fat, salt and sugar
- impact on military veterans of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality
- capacity of the energy sector to achieve the UK’s net zero objectives
- report of the Lord Speaker’s Committee on the Size of the House.
Legislation
Members examined and made changes to the Online Safety Bill at report stage. The House also continued to consider Commons amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill.
Regulations
In Grand Committee, work away from the chamber, members considered regulations on:
Thursday
Questions
The Lords questioned the government on:
- absenteeism in schools
- multilateral approaches to resolving the crisis in Ukraine
- Reducing Parental Conflict programme
- schools: MMR vaccine.
Legislation
Members examined and made changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill at report stage.
Debates
In Grand Committee, members debated committee reports from the Public Services Committee and Constitution Committee:
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