Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea inquiry launched
The International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
15 October 2021
Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021
Lords debates tackling regional inequalities
Catch up: members debate case for a coherent, cost effective and longer-term regional strategy
15 October 2021
MPs and Peers to hear from Martin Lewis on the dangers of financial scams online
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 9 September 2021
14 October 2021
Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang to give public evidence for the first time
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 4.45pm on Monday 18 October 2021
13 October 2021
'Breaking News? The Future of UK Journalism' report debate
The House of Lords debates the Communications and Digital Committee's report on the future of journalism
13 October 2021
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to give evidence to UK Parliament
Facebook whistleblower to appear before Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee)
11 October 2021
Black History Month: the Noble David Pitt - from Grenada to Camden.
Doctor, activist, civil rights campaigner, pioneer: discover the life of Lord Pitt of Hampstead.
07 October 2021
Black History Month 2021: House of Lords
Find out about Black members past and present and House of Lords work on issues affecting Black communities
01 October 2021
House of Lords Podcast: the Speakers
The Speakers of the Lords and Commons discuss shared histories and plans for the future
23 September 2021
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to give evidence to MPs and Peers on the Online Safety Bill
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 23 September 2021
20 September 2021
Call for evidence launched on trade in goods between Great Britain and the EU
Lords European Affairs Committee launches inquiry into trade in goods
20 September 2021
Central Bank Digital Currencies inquiry launched by Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Economic Affairs Committee launches inquiry on Central Bank Digital Currencies
17 September 2021
What's on in the Lords
Members question the government on Afghanistan, complete further examination of the Environment Bill and debate leadership training for government. Catch up
17 September 2021
Reforms required if Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties is to be effective, report finds
The International Agreements Committee publishes a new report on Working practices: one year on.
17 September 2021