Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work

Lords debates the creative sector
Impact of government policy and spending on creative sector under review. Catch up
05 November 2021

Rail fare reforms must provide clarity and reduce confusion
Built Environment Committee write to Rail Minister about rail fare reform
05 November 2021

Lords debates Budget statement
The economy in light of the Budget under scrutiny. Find out more
02 November 2021

Lords concludes examination of Critical Benchmarks (References and Administrators' Liability) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent and becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
01 November 2021

Climate change considerations not yet embedded across Government, Committee say
Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee write to Government about cross-Government delivery of COP and climate change policy.
01 November 2021

What's on in the Lords 1-4 November
Explore what's on in House of Lords questions, debates and legislation from Monday 1 November
01 November 2021

UK Parliament Week at the House of Lords
Take part in UK Parliament Week with the House of Lords from 1-7 November 2021
29 October 2021

Ofcom to share their views on draft Bill as new online regulator
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 2.30pm on Monday 1 November 2021
28 October 2021

Secretary of State for DCMS to be questioned on the Online Safety Bill
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 4 November 2021
28 October 2021

Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021

Lords debates planning system and land use
Land use in spotlight as members debate integrating the planning system with other infrastructure, landscape and agricultural land processes. Catch up
28 October 2021

Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel to appear before Lords Committee
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee will be questioning the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP.
26 October 2021

UK-New Zealand trade negotiations call for evidence re-opened
Lords International Agreements Committee re-opens call for evidence on UK-New Zealand trade negotiations
26 October 2021

Lords debates ethnic pay gap reporting
In Black History Month, find out about current work by Black members highlighting issues affecting Black and ethnic minority communities
26 October 2021