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Lords debates Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Members discuss draft law to oversee marketing, safety and quantities of consumer products. Catch up
03 October 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, senior bishop in the Church of England and leader of the bishops in the House of Lords as he speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith
02 October 2024

An effective Union for the common good should be priority for new Government
Constitution Committee publishes it's report 'The Governance of the Union: Consultation, Co-operation and Legislative consent'
26 September 2024

Ukraine: a wake-up call for the UK and NATO
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has today published its report, ‘Ukraine: a wake-up call’.
25 September 2024

European Statutory Instruments Committee is no longer operating and is dissolved
European Statutory Instruments Committee is no longer operating and is dissolved
23 September 2024

Inter-Parliamentary relations, peace and education - a focus for a historic visit from House of Commons Speaker to Qatar
The Speaker of the House of Commons visited Qatar from the 16 to 18 September to strengthen ties between the two Parliaments.
19 September 2024

Lower bills, new jobs, secure energy, reduced emissions: help shape the UK path to Net Zero
Lower bills, new jobs, secure energy, reduced emissions: help shape the UK path to Net Zero
18 September 2024

Speaker news: Lookback at the week commencing 9 September 2024
Look back at some of the highlights of the most recent sitting week from the Speaker.
18 September 2024

Lords debates current situation in Sudan
Members with expertise in war, humanitarian relief, and human rights discuss the current situation in Sudan. Catch up
16 September 2024

Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated
The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust.
15 September 2024

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes First Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee reports on proposed changes to the Law Commission bill procedure.
13 September 2024

Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024

Higher education funding challenges debated in the Lords
Members discuss financial difficulties faced by universities. Catch up
13 September 2024

Lords debates cycling road safety
Members discuss safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network. Catch up
13 September 2024

Committee activity in House of Lords reviewed during 2023-24 financial year
The House of Lords Liaison Committee publishes its report on committee activity in 2023-24.
13 September 2024