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Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
COVID-19 Rapid Summary: The Virus and its Transmission
Science and Technology Committee publishes fiirst rapid summary of COVID-19 evidence session
28 May 2020
Suspension of all tours and other non-essential visits extended
All tours and other non-essential visits suspended until at least 1 September 2020.
26 May 2020
Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020
Lords debates contribution made by businesses in addressing Covid-19
Role played by private sector under spotlight
22 May 2020
Lords questions to government on 21 May
Support for the unemployed and hospital patient safety on the agenda
20 May 2020
House of Lords questions government on 20 May
Members quiz the government on Covid-19 in a virtual session
19 May 2020
Lords debates international response to Covid-19
Global reaction to pandemic under spotlight
19 May 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and NATO on 19 May
Watch the live event online from 11am
18 May 2020
What do we know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its transmission?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 May at 10.00am
18 May 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and data protection
Members quiz the government in a virtual session on 18 May
15 May 2020
Rishi Sunak on the economy and lessons learnt from the Covid-19 crisis
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 19 May 3.00pm
15 May 2020
Lords discusses permanent housing for homeless people
Members discuss support for the homeless
15 May 2020
Lords debates food supply and security
Availability of provisions during Covid-19 pandemic on agenda
15 May 2020
Committee seeks urgent update on progress of UK-EU security negotiations
Committee seeks urgent update on the progress of key UK-EU security negotiations
15 May 2020
What is the Government's approach to Sub-Saharan Africa?
The International Relations and Defence Committee takes evidence 20 May 2020 at 10.00am
14 May 2020