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The House of Lords ballot for private members’ bills in the new session of Parliament was held on Thursday 12 May. Find out which bills were selected.

The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more

After more than 1450 hours of business, with over 200 votes on changes to draft laws and members pressing government decisions and actions in more than 600 questions, the House of Lords 2021-22 session has come to an end. Catch up on a packed session in the Lords.

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its 8th Report

Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022

Bill awaits Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up

The House of Lords returns from recess on Monday 25 April. See what's coming up

Find out more about the role and work of the House of Lords and its committees in the House of Lords publications series. All publications are available to download or order for free.  

As the House of Lords pauses for recess, catch up on recent activity in the UK Parliament’s second chamber as members ask government to think again on topics in several draft laws

Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up