Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
State Opening of Parliament December 2019
Formal start of the parliamentary year takes place on 19 December.
16 December 2019
House of Lords returns as members take oath
Members meet on 17 and 18 December following 2019 general election.
13 December 2019
Nicky Hirst named official artist for the 2019 General Election
Parliament's official artist for the 2019 General Election has been named as mixed-media artist Nicky Hirst
13 November 2019
Lords debates preventing biodiversity loss
Members discuss sustainable use of natural resources
05 November 2019
Lords debates Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill completes Lords stages
01 November 2019
Lords debates Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members consider Phase 1 report
01 November 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election Bill proceeds to Royal Assent
Bill receives Royal Assent
31 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 October
Animal welfare, agriculture, fisheries and rail safety on agenda
31 October 2019
Lords debates Health Service Safety Investigations Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles of bill
30 October 2019
Lords debates Pension Schemes Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles of bill
30 October 2019
Lords debates government support for neighbourhood services
Members discuss local authority services
25 October 2019
Lords debates political unrest in Hong Kong
Members discuss overseas citizenship for Hong Kong residents
25 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 23 October
EU elections, plant health and movement of services under spotlight
24 October 2019
Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill: Lords third reading
Bill provides government and operational support for 2022 showpiece
24 October 2019
Lords debates Queen's Speech 2019
The House of Lords debates the Queen's Speech 2019
23 October 2019