House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Post-Brexit nutrition rules require ongoing parliamentary scrutiny
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to the Minister for Health
18 November 2020
Committee recommends new rules on process for complaints against former MPs who become peers
Committee on Standards publishes report into ICGS investigations: Commons-Lords agreement
17 November 2020
Government commits to do more to tackle promoters of tax avoidance schemes
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has written to the Chairs of the Economic Affairs Committee and its Finance Bill Sub-Committee to update them on further steps from HMRC
16 November 2020
Freedom of expression online – new inquiry launch
Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into freedom of expression online
16 November 2020
Lords Committee emphasises importance of cooperation on North Sea energy development
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, about North Sea energy cooperation and net zero
16 November 2020
Fisheries Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss
13 November 2020
Lessons from COVID−19: major report on public services launched
A critical juncture for public services: lessons from COVID-19 report published
13 November 2020
Lord Speaker letter to Conduct Committee
The Lord Speaker, on behalf of the House of Lords Commission, has written to the Chair of the Conduct Committee, Lord Mance
12 November 2020
Rapid pace of digitalisation investigated by Committee
The COVID-19 Committee takes evidence on digital trends in service delivery, workplaces and our personal lives
12 November 2020
Greater clarity needed on food safety rules under the Internal Market Bill
Committee seeks greater clarity on how the Food and Feed Safety and Hygiene (FFSH) framework will operate alongside UK Internal Market Bill
11 November 2020
Lords accepts trade standards compromise
Members discuss new free trade agreements as Agriculture Bill scrutiny concludes
10 November 2020
Immigration bill completes passage through Parliament
Lords seeks assurances on child refugees
10 November 2020
House of Lords launches new podcast
The first episode, exploring how the House of Lords has responded to the coronavirus pandemic, is available to download now.
06 November 2020
Committee to kick-off new inquiry by exploring digital exclusion
The COVID-19 Committee is to start taking oral evidence in its new inquiry looking at the long-term impact on wellbeing of an increasing reliance on digital technology
05 November 2020
Prisoners bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes law following Royal Assent
04 November 2020