House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Government strategy and increased FCA powers needed to prevent financial exclusion
Liaison Committee follow up report on financial exclusion published
23 April 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill completes passage through Parliament
This bill aims to establish role of a Forensic Science Regulator
23 April 2021
Lords debates security, defence, development and foreign policy
Members discuss government review
23 April 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021
Lords debates net zero emissions targets
Members debate case for integrated UK policy-making
22 April 2021
Committee asks what long-term support parents and families will need as result of pandemic
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 27 April
21 April 2021
Lord McFall of Alcluith is next Lord Speaker
House of Lords elects McFall of Alcluith as fourth Lord Speaker. Find out more
21 April 2021
Both Houses complete check of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill
Members discuss unmanned aircraft offences in Scotland and modernisation of aviation industry. Learn more
21 April 2021
Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill completes Lords stages
Bill aims to introduce business rates relief for public lavatories. See more
21 April 2021
Government should consider new health and employment rights to protect wellbeing in the digital world
The Select Committee on COVID-19 publishes its report Beyond Digital: Planning for a Hybrid World
20 April 2021
New European Affairs Committee and Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland established
The Liaison Committee recommended the appointment of a new European Affairs Committee which was appointed by the House on 14 April.
20 April 2021
Tenth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes 10th Edition of guidance on hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee
20 April 2021
Conduct Committee publish report upholding Baroness Tonge's appeal
The Conduct Committee publishes a report on the conduct of Baroness Tonge
20 April 2021
Lords debates building an inclusive society after COVID-19
Members debate steps that national and local government will need to take to achieve an inclusive society in the UK. Find out more
15 April 2021
Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families
The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.
14 April 2021