House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates energy national policy statements
Members discuss government's draft overarching national policy statement for energy. Catch up
23 February 2022
Judicial Review and Courts Bill Report published
The Constitution Committee has published its 12th report of the session on the Judicial Review and Courts Bill
18 February 2022
Constitution Committee calls for evidence on the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Law Officers
Constitution Committee launch inquiry into the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Law Officer
18 February 2022
House of Lords pauses for recess
Catch up on a packed start to 2022 in the House of Lords, with highlights of business from 5 January - 10 February
11 February 2022
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill returns to the Lords
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
10 February 2022
Committee launches new inquiry into BBC future funding
The Communications and Digital Committee launches its new inquiry into the future funding of the BBC.
10 February 2022
Dormant Assets Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
10 February 2022
Off-payroll working rules have resulted in an increased use of umbrella companies
The Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee writes to Government in follow-up to off-payroll working report
10 February 2022
Government transparency needed for effective Parliamentary scrutiny of trade agreements
The International Agreements Committee writes to the Foreign Secretary, with concerns about the Government’s response to its Working Practices: one year on report.
08 February 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
Lords debates growth of autocratic regimes
Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up
04 February 2022
Lords debates rising cost of household energy
Members discuss cost of living and the role of the consumer protection regulatory regime in energy markets. Catch up
04 February 2022
New UK-EU financial services inquiry launched
Lords European Affairs Committee launch new inquiry into UK-EU relationship in financial services
04 February 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members debate employment rights, online pornography and lowering voting age. Catch up
31 January 2022
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Sixth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its 6th Report.
28 January 2022