Five short debates in the Lords
31 March 2023
The House of Lords discussed climate change policies in developing countries, supported housing, performing arts in England, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages, in five short debates on Thursday 30 March.
Climate change in developing countries
In the chamber, members discussed the need for new economic policies to address the challenges of climate change in developing countries, particularly those that are members of the Commonwealth.
This debate was put forward by Lord Naseby (Conservative).
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Lords Thursday debates
One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds four short debates (one hour each) in Grand Committee. On Thursday 30 March from 1pm, members debated the following subjects:
Supported housing
Members considered the case for providing more supported housing, given its impact on homelessness prevention, health and wellbeing, in a debate put forward by Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe (Labour).
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Performing arts in England
Members discussed plans to support the performing arts sectors throughout England, in a debate put forward by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat).
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Transport network investment
Members asked the government how bus and rail passengers will benefit from the investment plans for the transport network announced on 9 March, in a debate put forward by Lord Berkeley (Labour).
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Prisoner officer retirement age
Members considered the reasons for setting a retirement age of 68 for newly recruited prison officers, and whether that decision is appropriate and in the public interest, in a debate put forward by Earl Attlee (Conservative).
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Watch and read the debates
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Short debates
Questions for Short Debate 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.
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