Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage news from UK Parliament.
Holocaust Memorial Bill debated in the Lords
Members consider main purpose of bill at second reading. Catch up
05 September 2024
Lords debates the Windrush scandal and compensation scheme
Members discuss the Windrush scandal. Catch up
01 March 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024
Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill awaits Royal Assent
Bill completes passage through parliament. Catch up
13 September 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
25 August 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss climate change policies, supported housing, performing arts, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages. Catch up
31 March 2023
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Lords concludes scrutiny of Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
14 July 2022
MPs examine role of local arts projects in regeneration and levelling up
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee question representatives from arts organisations and local authorities
19 April 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022
MPs visit Knebworth House for inquiry on promoting Britain abroad
The house will host the first evidence evidence for their inquiry into promoting Britain abroad.
18 February 2022
Lords debates UK tourism
Members discuss recovery of UK tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
25 June 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Lords questions government on support for journalists, removal of statues and more on 15 June
Watch the question session online from 2.30pm
15 June 2020