Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Call for evidence launched on new technologies in law enforcement
Justice and Home Affairs Committee launch call for evidence on new technologies for law enforcement
22 July 2021
Lords considers new regulations and raises concerns
Members debate regulations relating to COVID-19 tests and the mandatory vaccination of care home staff, voting to 'regret' the lack of operational guidance and impact assessment. Catch up
22 July 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021
Lords COVID-19 Committee disappointed at Government’s engagement with their work
COVID-19 Committee publishes report criticising Government response to its Beyond Digital inquiry
22 July 2021
Communications and Digital Committee publishes report on freedom of expression online
Communications and Digital Committee report on freedom of expression online published.
21 July 2021
Nature-based solutions for climate change – inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee launch inquiry into nature-based solutions to climate change
21 July 2021
What's on in the House of Lords: 19-22 July
Questions for government, Northern Ireland Protocol statement from the Cabinet Office Minister and debate on calorie labelling regulations. Explore what's coming up
19 July 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss elderly social care, organ tourism and environment education. Catch up
19 July 2021
Bank of England must spell out the risks of quantitative easing, says Lords report
The Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report ‘Quantitative easing: a dangerous addiction?’
15 July 2021
Lords COVID-19 Committee to hear from more town and city leaders
On Tuesday 20 July, the COVID-19 Committee will again explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
15 July 2021
Revised guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee has published a revised version of its guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee.
15 July 2021
Lord Frost gives evidence to Protocol Committee
Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland takes evidence from Lord Frost
09 July 2021
What’s on in the Lords: 12–16 July
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
09 July 2021
Lords debates women's health
Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up
09 July 2021
Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021