Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Bank of England must spell out the risks of quantitative easing, says Lords report
The Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report ‘Quantitative easing: a dangerous addiction?’
15 July 2021
Lords COVID-19 Committee to hear from more town and city leaders
On Tuesday 20 July, the COVID-19 Committee will again explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
15 July 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.
15 July 2021
Lord Frost gives evidence to Protocol Committee
Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland takes evidence from Lord Frost
09 July 2021
What’s on in the Lords: 12–16 July
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
09 July 2021
Lords debates women's health
Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up
09 July 2021
Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021
Rail fare reform inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee launches a short inquiry on fare reforms proposed by the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
08 July 2021
Town and city leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact with Lords COVID-19 Committee
On Tuesday 13 July, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
08 July 2021
Sanctions recommended for refusal to undertake Valuing Everyone training
The committee recommends that three members have their access to services of the House restricted following their refusal to take part in Valuing Everyone training.
08 July 2021
Report published on the Revision of the Cabinet Manual
The Committee publishes short report on its inquiry into the Revision of the Cabinet Manual
07 July 2021
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes First Report
The Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes it First Report of Session 2021-22
07 July 2021
Concerns expressed about Government’s Plan for Growth
The Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Kemi Badenoch MP, with its initial concerns about the Government’s Plan for Growth.
05 July 2021
What’s on in the Lords: 5–8 July
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
02 July 2021
UK-CPTPP call for evidence re-opened
The International Agreements Committee re-opens its call for evidence on the negotiations for accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
02 July 2021