Lords debates King’s Speech

King's Speech

The King's Speech is written by the government. It sets out the government's legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session.    

House of Lords debate   

The House of Lords debated the different subject areas of the speech over six days.   

Day one: Thursday 18 July  

Members debated energy, the environment and housing.

• Catch up on Parliament TV.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript. 

Day two: Friday 19 July

Members debated creating opportunities: education, early years and healthcare.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Day three: Monday 22 July  

Members debated economic growth, infrastructure and employment.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Day four: Tuesday 23 July  

Members debated the constitution and devolution.

• Catch up on Parliament TV - part one and part two.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript - part one and part two.

Day five: Wednesday 24 July  

Members debated justice and home affairs.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Day six: Thursday 25 July  

Members debated foreign affairs and defence.

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• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Research and resources 

Read House of Lords Library briefings on the subject areas for each day of the debate. 

After the debates   

Following the debates, bills (draft laws) are introduced and members get down to work shaping laws, holding the government to account and investigating public policy.  

Image: House of Lords / Roger Harris