Four short debates in the Lords

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.  

Lords Thursday debates

One Thursday each month, the House of Lords holds four short debates in Grand Committee. On Thursday 29 February, members debated the following subjects:  

Long-term plan for housing

Members discussed plans to promote a long-term national housing strategy, with cross-party support for its delivery, proposed by the Bishop of Chelmsford. 

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

AUKUS security partnership

Members debated the AUKUS agreement, the defence and security partnership between the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States, proposed by Lord Risby (Conservative). 

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

Burying overhead electrical transmission lines

Members discussed the advantages of burying overhead electrical transmission lines, proposed by Lord Swire (Conservative). 

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

Supporting Myanmar’s health system

Members highlighted role the UK could play in supporting health workers in Myanmar and contributing to the reconstruction of the country’s health system, proposed by Lord Crisp (Crossbench). 

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

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