What's on in the Lords 29-30 July
26 July 2024
Questions
This week members press the government on maternal mortality rates of BAME women, Covid-19 related deaths in the UK, support for horseracing and bloodstock industries, and regulation of AI technologies.
Bills
The Lords will debate the key principles and main purpose of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill and the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill.
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Monday
From 2.30pm
Questions
Members press the government on:
- mortality rates of BAME women
- the Teeswork programme
- Covid-19 related deaths in the UK
- horseracing and bloodstock industries.
Legislation
Members will debate the key principles and main purpose of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill at second reading.
Tuesday
From 11am
Questions
The Lords questions the government on:
- AI regulation
- House of Lords appointments
- Crown's lease extension policies
- fourth question to be determined.
Legislation
Members will debate the main purpose of the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill at second reading.
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