Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families
The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.
14 April 2021
What's on in the House of Lords
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
14 April 2021
House of Lords tributes to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Members pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh and agree a Humble Address of condolence to Her Majesty The Queen
13 April 2021
Clerk of the Parliaments
New Clerk of the Parliaments makes declaration on Tuesday 13 April
13 April 2021
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Speaker and Lord Speaker offer condolences to the Royal Family
12 April 2021
Common frameworks can strengthen the Union, says Lords Committee
The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee publishes its first report.
30 March 2021
Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on courts and tribunals in England and Wales
The Constitution Committee publishes the first of three reports on the constitutional implications of COVID-19
29 March 2021
Lords pauses for recess
Catch up on the latest legislation, debates and committee work
26 March 2021
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill completes passage through Parliament
Lords discuss timeframes for Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures notices as both Houses agree final text. Learn more
26 March 2021
UK Turkey Agreement reported for special attention
The International Agreements Committee has published a report on a Free Trade Agreement with Turkey, an Air Services Agreement with Iceland, and a Headquarters Agreement with the Square Kilometre Array Observatory.
26 March 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act powers one year on
Members debate the government's one-year report on the Coronavirus Act 2020 powers. Find out more
26 March 2021
House of Lords Podcast: fighting for change
Human rights and support for victims of crime are two of the causes this month’s guests campaign for in the Lords. Hear from Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Newlove on what inspires them and how they fight for change in the House of Lords.
26 March 2021
Committee urges Prime Minister and Chancellor to protect science research funding
Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer
26 March 2021
Loss of access to EU policing data post-Brexit concerning, Lords Committee finds
EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee publishes its report on Beyond Brexit: policing, law enforcement and security
26 March 2021
Constitution Committee calls for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
Constitution Committee publishes call for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
25 March 2021