Lords news

Members are back to business questioning government, debating key issues, checking bills and investigating public policy in committee work.

On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic

Throughout the Japan 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are celebrating the success and work of House of Lords Olympians and Paralympians.

The House of Lords met on Wednesday 18 August to debate the situation in Afghanistan and quiz government on action

The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into the future of Channel 4 and its potential sell-off.

A letter from the committee calls for ministers to get joined-up to support family services and tackle a lack of coordination of children’s policy nationally and locally.

The report makes recommendations on sitting times of Grand Committees, timetabling of Thursday debates and legislative consent motions for Lords private members’ bills.

The report clears Lord Mann of bullying following a complaint made by a member of the public.

The House of Lords Public Services Committee has written to the Government with its continued concerns on the procurement and commissioning of public services.

Introductory report by the Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland published.

Catch up on a packed start to the 2021-22 session in the House of Lords.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes its report 'Battery strategy goes flat: Net-zero target at risk'

Environment and Climate Change Committee publishes letter to the Government on COP15.

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has today published its First Special Report of 2021-22

Chloe Mawson, the new Clerk Assistant of the House of Lords, speaks about the role of a clerk, creating new ways of doing business during the pandemic and her hopes for lasting changes to the way we work.