House of Lords on legislation and public policy

Former ministers and experts in a range of constitutional affairs covered subjects including: the reputation of Parliament; increasing public understanding of the work of the House of Lords; the legislative process and pre and post-legislative scrutiny; select committee work; and online engagement.

• Lords Hansard: read the debate on legislation and public policy

In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern.

A minister responds on behalf of the Government.

Further information

• Lords Information Committee report: Are the Lords listening? Creating connections between people and Parliament

Lords of the Blog

• Strengthening the House - Lord Norton of Louth (external link)