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House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords appoints new Commissioners for Standards
Martin Jelley and Akbar Khan take over as Commissioners for Standards. Find out more
26 May 2021
Committee recommends further consideration of draft Online Safety Bill
The Communications and Digital Committee is concerned that pornography websites which do not allow users to share content are not covered by the government’s draft Online Safety Bill.
25 May 2021
Former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield OBE advising Lords committee
Former Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has been appointed specialist adviser to the Public Services Committee.
24 May 2021
The impact of COVID-19 on towns and cities explored by Committee
The COVID-19 Committee launches its new inquiry on the impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.
24 May 2021
Lords debates hybrid proceedings
Members debate remote participation and hybrid sittings, set up in response to COVID-19. Find out more
21 May 2021
Call for evidence on the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland publishes a call for evidence, inviting interested individuals and organisations to submit their views on the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
21 May 2021
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Members discuss foreign affairs and defence on the last of five days of debate on the Queen's Speech. Find out more
20 May 2021
Refocus ‘levelling up’ strategy and funds, peers tell government
Public Services Committee publishes its position paper on 'Levelling-up'
19 May 2021
House of Lords COVID-19 update
Following consultation with Public Health England the House of Lords Commission makes changes to capacity in the chamber. Learn more
19 May 2021
Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
The Select Committee on the Constitution is inviting applications for the vacant post of one of its legal advisers.
19 May 2021
Revised guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee has published a revised version of its guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee
19 May 2021
Impact of pandemic on parents’ employment considered by Committee
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 25 May
19 May 2021
House of Lords appoints Chloe Mawson as Clerk Assistant
Chloe is the first woman to become Clerk Assistant, the second most senior official in the House of Lords. Learn more
13 May 2021
Statement from the Conduct Committee on the Senior Deputy Speaker: interests
Conduct Committee statement on the Senior Deputy Speaker: interests
13 May 2021
Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on Parliament
The Constitution Committee publishes its report COVID-19 and Parliament as part of its inquiry into the Constitutional implications of COVID‑19.
12 May 2021