Five short debates in the Lords

Solitary confinement in hospital 

In the chamber, members debated implementing the recommendations of the report 'My heart breaks — solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people'.

This debate was put forward by Baroness Hollins (Crossbench).

• Members speaking in the debate.
• Watch live on Parliament TV.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
• Read the House of Lords Library briefing.

Lords Thursday debates

One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds four short debates (one hour each) in Grand Committee. On Thursday 23 November from 1pm, members debated the following subjects: 

Agricultural fungicide

Members considered how the UK’s current agricultural fungicide use will affect long-term food and biological security, in a debate put forward by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green).

• Members speaking in the debate.
• Read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate.

Powered light vehicle industry

Members discussed supporting a safe and sustainable future for mopeds, motorcycles and the powered light vehicle industry, in a debate put forward by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour).

• Members speaking in the debate.
• Read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate.

Air travel for disabled passengers

Members debated air travel for disabled passengers, in a topic put forward by Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat).

• Members speaking in the debate.
• Read the House of Lords Library briefing on this debate.

Educational technology in UK schools

Members discussed the role of educational technology in UK schools in relation to educational outcomes, social development and student privacy, in a debate put forward by Baroness Kidron (Crossbench).

• Members speaking in the debate.
• 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 

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.

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