House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
UK Internal Market Bill violates the rule of law and threatens to undermine devolution arrangements, says Committee
The Committee publishes its report on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
16 October 2020
Biosecurity and national security examined with officials
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines the preparation for, and responding to, biosecurity emergencies, such as pandemics
15 October 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill completes passage through both Houses
The bill will become law following Royal Assent
15 October 2020
More information required for parliamentary scrutiny of common frameworks
Committee asks for further information from Constitution and Devolution minister
14 October 2020
Committee asks questions about future UK food safety rules
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to the Food Standards Agency’s Chief
14 October 2020
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes report on notifying the House when legislative consent has been refused; and various changes to the Standing Orders and the Companion to Standing Orders.
Fourth report published
13 October 2020
UK’s vital professional and business services overlooked in trade negotiations
EU Services Sub-Committee publishes report on professional and business services.
12 October 2020
Ministers challenged on unresolved chemicals concerns
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Ministers with concerns on chemical regulation
12 October 2020
US approach to Open Skies and New START endangers strategic stability
The International Relations and Defence Committee writes to the Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
12 October 2020
ICGS: 18 Month Review begins
The 18 month review of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme has begun following the appointment of Alison Stanley CBE FCIPD as the independent reviewer.
09 October 2020
Committee ask Government to disclose Croughton Annex agreement
The EU International Agreements Sub-Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
09 October 2020
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes report on consideration of Commons amendments in the hybrid House
Report on consideration of Commons amendments in the hybrid House published
08 October 2020
Further information required on the UK Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth
07 October 2020
PM pressed to address “inflexible” levy to boost creative industry apprenticeships
Committee writes to the Prime Minister on the Apprenticeship Levy
05 October 2020
Fourth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and provisions for Grand Committee published
Latest guidance for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
02 October 2020