House of Lords back to business
8 October 2015
The House of Lords returns from recess on Monday 12 October. Catch up on the latest legislation news and updates on the work of Lords committees as they investigate public policy issues.
Coming up next week in the Lords
- Monday 12 October: Enterprise Bill - second reading
- Tuesday 13 October: EU Referendum Bill - second reading
- Wednesday 14 October: Childcare Bill - report stage
Other legislation currently in progress:
Energy Bill
A bill to define the law around fees for activities relating to oil, gas, carbon dioxide and pipelines. It also covers wind power and the role and function of the Oil and Gas authority.
Committee stage, the chance for line by line scrutiny, continues on 14 October.
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill
The bill includes proposals for the reform of combined authorities and local authorities. It is intended as the means of delivering local 'devolution deals', agreed between combined authorities and central government, such as the Greater Manchester Agreement.
The bill completed its passage through the Lords on Monday 20 July. It has been sent to the House of Commons for its consideration.
Psychoactive Substances Bill
Proposed legislation will make it an offence to produce, supply, offer to supply, possess with intent to supply, import or export psychoactive substances - any substance intended for human consumption that is capable of producing a psychoactive effect.
The bill completed its passage through the Lords on Monday 20 July. It has been sent to the House of Commons for its consideration.
Lords committee news
A number of Lords committees are set to hear from witnesses as their inquiries continue.
Tuesday 13 October
- Communications Committee: BBC Charter renewal
- Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee
- Economic Affairs Committee: Devolution of public finances
- Science and Technology Committee: GM insects
Wednesday 14 October
Thursday 15 October
You can view images from Lords committee sessions and visits on the Lords Flickr Channel.
Future business
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Business is provisional and subject to change.
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