What's on in the Lords 3-7 February
31 January 2025
Questions
Members of the Lords quiz the government on making council tax more progressive, major defence contracts, access to mental health treatment, recruitment of teachers, and reports of Russian interference in Moldovan politics.
Bills
The Lords begins to check and change the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, debates the key principles of the Renters' Rights Bill, 'tidies up' the Data (Use and Access) Bill, and considers Commons changes to the Water (Special Measures) Bill.
Debates
The contribution of the creative industries to the government’s growth mission, fines paid by water companies and lifelong learning are all in the spotlight.
Committees
- The Justice and Home Affairs Committee speaks to professors of criminal justice as part of its inquiry into prison culture, including governance, leadership and staffing.
- Beginning its inquiry into nitrogen, the Environment and Climate Change Committee hears from specialists in environment and energy.
- The Financial Services Regulation Committee continues its inquiry on the FCA and PRA’s secondary competitiveness and growth objective, hearing from Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
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