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

Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss wellbeing, whistleblowing and cheating services for students. Learn more
28 June 2021

Lords debates UK tourism
Members discuss recovery of UK tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
25 June 2021

Lords debates UK social care
Members discuss UK social care provision and the role of carers. Find out more
25 June 2021

Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021

Parliament’s two Speakers mark secret plan for MPs to meet in the Lords
A wartime undercover operation which saw MPs meeting secretly in the House of Lords 80 years ago, was marked on Tuesday 22 June by the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, ahead of the anniversary today, Thursday 24 June 2021
24 June 2021

COVID-19 and employment in towns and cities
On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.
24 June 2021

Call for evidence launched on Ofgem and net zero
The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes a call for evidence for its new inquiry into Ofgem and net zero.
23 June 2021

Concerns about long-term pandemic impact on infants raised by committee
Committee writes to Children and Families Minister about long-term impact of pandemic on infants
23 June 2021

What's on in the Lords: 21-25 June
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
18 June 2021

Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021

House of Lords Podcast: Lord Speaker and Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
We speak to Lord McFall of Alcluith about his career and role as Lord Speaker, and Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom about wrongfully convicted subpostmasters
18 June 2021

Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world
The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.
18 June 2021

How will COVID-19 impact housing and green spaces in towns and cities?
On Tuesday 22 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the impact of the pandemic on housing and green spaces in towns and cities.
15 June 2021

The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
Parliamentary staff are among those on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021, as well as current and past Members of Parliament and Members of the House of Lords.
15 June 2021

Jonathan Powell, former Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff gives evidence to Protocol Committee
Protocol Sub-Committee takes evidence at 4.00pm on Wednesday 16 June
15 June 2021