Lords news

Martin Jelley and Akbar Khan take over as Commissioners for Standards. Find out more

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.

A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week

Former Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has been appointed specialist adviser to the Public Services Committee.

The COVID-19 Committee launches its new inquiry on the impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.

Members debate remote participation and hybrid sittings, set up in response to COVID-19. Find out more

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.

Members discuss foreign affairs and defence on the last of five days of debate on the Queen's Speech. Find out more

Public Services Committee publishes its position paper on 'Levelling-up'

A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week

Following consultation with Public Health England the House of Lords Commission makes changes to capacity in the chamber. Learn more

The Select Committee on the Constitution is inviting applications for the vacant post of one of its legal advisers.

The Procedure and Privileges Committee has published a revised version of its guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee

COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 25 May

Chloe is the first woman to become Clerk Assistant, the second most senior official in the House of Lords. Learn more