Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Lord Speaker statement following the death of President of the European Parliament David Sassoli
The Lord Speaker offers condolences to the European Parliament and to President Sassoli’s family and friends.
11 January 2022
UK-Australia trade negotiations inquiry reopened by Lords committee
International Agreements Committee has reopened its inquiry into the UK-Australia trade negotiations.
11 January 2022
Housing crisis needs action on planning, SMEs and housing for elderly, says Lords report
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Meeting housing demand
10 January 2022
Lords debates use of delegated powers
Increase in use of secondary legislation under spotlight. Catch up
07 January 2022
Mass displacement of people on agenda in Lords debate
Members discuss UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimate that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide. Catch up
07 January 2022
Lords debates Ukrainian Navy agreement
Members discuss framework agreement for official credit support for naval development and capability. Catch up
06 January 2022
What’s on in the Lords 5-6 January
Find out what happened in the House of Lords from 5-6 January
04 January 2022
2021 in the House of Lords
As the House of Lords pauses for recess until January, we look back at an action-packed year in the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
17 December 2021
Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitution on agenda in Lords debate
Members debate the importance of Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitutional integrity and upholding the Dayton peace agreement. Catch up
17 December 2021
Lords debates international development
Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up
17 December 2021
House of Lords Podcast: a healthier nation, and government by 'diktat'
What is needed to make England a healthier nation? and why are two committees concerned about government use of secondary legislation? Find out in this month's House of Lords Podcast.
16 December 2021
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021
SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021
What’s on in the Lords 13-16 December
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 13-16 December
16 December 2021
Armed Forces Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members conclude considerations of Commons reasons on amendments. Catch up
15 December 2021