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House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Housing crisis needs action on planning, SMEs and housing for elderly, says Lords report
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Meeting housing demand
10 January 2022
Mass displacement of people on agenda in Lords debate
Members discuss UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimate that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide. Catch up
07 January 2022
Lords debates Ukrainian Navy agreement
Members discuss framework agreement for official credit support for naval development and capability. Catch up
06 January 2022
2021 in the House of Lords
As the House of Lords pauses for recess until January, we look back at an action-packed year in the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
17 December 2021
Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitution on agenda in Lords debate
Members debate the importance of Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitutional integrity and upholding the Dayton peace agreement. Catch up
17 December 2021
Lords debates international development
Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up
17 December 2021
House of Lords Podcast: a healthier nation, and government by 'diktat'
What is needed to make England a healthier nation? and why are two committees concerned about government use of secondary legislation? Find out in this month's House of Lords Podcast.
16 December 2021
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021
SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021
Webinar: Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability
Following publication of the Public Services Committee’s report: Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability, we have gathered experts from local authorities and charities to discuss our recommendations and conclusions.
14 December 2021
Communications and Digital Committee publishes its follow-up report on digital regulation
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report Digital Regulation: joined-up and accountable.
13 December 2021
Lords debates freedom of speech
Members consider role of public, private and civil society sectors. Catch up
13 December 2021
Lords debates the role of civil nuclear power
What is the role of civil nuclear power in meeting UK electricity needs and energy security? Catch up
10 December 2021
Lords debates Scotland's contribution to economic recovery
What is Scotland's contribution to economic recovery and renewal? Catch up
10 December 2021
A new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing is needed to tackle inactivity says Lords Committee
The House of Lords Select Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation has today published its report calling on the Government to establish a national plan for sport, health and wellbeing.
10 December 2021