Lords news

As the House of Lords pauses for recess, catch up on recent activity in the UK Parliament’s second chamber as members ask government to think again on topics in several draft laws

Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Members accept Commons disagreement on powers of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in relation to withdrawal of level three courses. Catch up

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes 7th report

Members consider impact on the education of young people. Catch up

Members discuss government plans. Catch up

Report recommends suspension of Lord Pendry for one week.

The Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP, following its inquiry into commercial insurance and reinsurance regulation

Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up

Members discuss new draft laws on minimum age for marriage and taxi access for disabled passengers. Catch up

Chair of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee, welcomes a commitment by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take more action on digital competition issues whilst they await further powers.

The House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee today publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to provide their views on what needs to change to create a fair, resilient and sustainable care system

Members discuss UK economy following Chancellor of Exchequer's statement on 23 March.

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords from 4-7 April.