House of Lords back to business
3 June 2016 (updated on 3 June 2016)
The House of Lords returns from recess on Monday 6 June. Catch up on the latest legislation news and updates on the work of Lords committees.
Coming up in the Lords
Monday 6 June
- Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill – key debate (second reading)
Wednesday 8 June
- Bus Services Bill – key debate (second reading)
Friday 10 June
- Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill – key debate (second reading)
- Register of Arms Brokers Bill – key debate (second reading)
- Renters’ Rights Bill – key debate (second reading)
Browse our online calendar for the latest updates.
Lords committee news
The following committees will take evidence:
Tuesday 7 June
- High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill committee
- Science and Technology Committee: Future of Innovate UK
Wednesday 8 June
Thursday 9 June
Chamber debates
On Thursday 9 June there will be four debates in the chamber:
- The UK's economic and financial prospects - Lord Haskel
- Balance of power between the government and Parliament and the scrutiny of legislation - Baroness Smith of Basildon
- Dietary advice which contradicts recommendations to eat a low-fat diet to tackle obesity - Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
- The lack of successful prosecutions to date for female genital mutilation - Lord Berkeley of Knighton