COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
Read all UK Parliament news for October 2020.
Statement on COVID-19
At 1pm the government updates the House of Lords and members questions follow.
Debate on regulations
At 2.40pm members debate regulations making it an offence not to self-isolate if instructed to by certain local authority and health officials. This would apply to those who have tested positive for coronavirus or who have been in close contact with someone else who has tested positive.
Members are raising concerns and proposing changes to the debate. They relate to the scientific evidence used to inform restrictions, the test, trace and isolate regime, and support for local businesses and communities.
Coronavirus alert levels regulations

Railways and Artificial Intelligence in Lords questions for government
Coming up in members’ questions for government 7 – 10 September
07 September 2020

Long-term implications of the pandemic discussed with leading organisations
The COVID-19 Committee take evidence as part of their Life Beyond COVID inquiry on Tuesday 8 September at 10.00am.
04 September 2020

Give your views on COVID-19 to Lords
Have your say on COVID-19 impact
11 August 2020

Employment and COVID-19 inquiry launched by Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Inquiry on employment and COVID-19 launched by Lords Committee
03 August 2020

Committee hears from Leader of the House and Chief Whip on Parliament during the pandemic
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 29 July at 10.30am
28 July 2020

Lords debates secondary legislation
Public health, local authorities and insolvency on agenda
27 July 2020

Lords questions government on Russia, Probate Services and more
Local, national and international issues in members' questions 27 – 29 July
27 July 2020

Committee urges Government action to try to avert COVID-19 winter resurgence
Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to Rt Hon Boris Johson MP
24 July 2020

Committee asks young people how they think COVID-19 will affect their futures
COVID-19 Committee convened a youth panel for Life Beyond COVID inquiry
23 July 2020

Resources to help schools and community groups contribute to Committee inquiry
The COVID-19 Committee has produced new discussion packs to help schools and communities have a say
22 July 2020

Lord Chancellor on COVID-19 and the courts
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 22 July at 10.30am
21 July 2020

Defence chief, former Cabinet Secretary, Information Commissioner, UK statistics and NHSX bosses give evidence
Public Services Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 22 July 2020 at 3pm
21 July 2020

Committee questions leading scientists about lessons from pandemic and next steps
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 July at 10.00am
20 July 2020

Committee asks top advisors about scientific evidence used in COVID-19 pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Commitee takes evidence on Friday 17 July at 3.00pm
14 July 2020

Lockdown lessons: impact of Covid-19 and experiences outside England
Public Services Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 15 July 2020, 3pm
14 July 2020
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2020
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COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
- Coming up in the Commons, 2-6 November
- Commons Chamber 70th anniversary
- This week in the Commons: 19-23 October
- House of Commons rises for Autumn recess
- Coming up in the Commons: 19-23 October 2020
- This week in the Commons: 12-16 October 2020
- Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 18 month review
- Medicines and Medical Devices Bill returns to the Lords
- Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Parliament
- Coming up in the Commons: 12-16 October 2020
- ICGS: 18 Month Review begins
- This week in the Commons: 5-9 October
- Have your say on the Pension Schemes [Lords] Bill
- This week in the Commons, 28 September - 2 October
- Lords votes on Fire Safety Bill as stages conclude
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COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions