Lords news

The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into the future of Channel 4 and its potential sell-off.

A letter from the committee calls for ministers to get joined-up to support family services and tackle a lack of coordination of children’s policy nationally and locally.

The report makes recommendations on sitting times of Grand Committees, timetabling of Thursday debates and legislative consent motions for Lords private members’ bills.

The report clears Lord Mann of bullying following a complaint made by a member of the public.

The House of Lords Public Services Committee has written to the Government with its continued concerns on the procurement and commissioning of public services.

Introductory report by the Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland published.

Catch up on a packed start to the 2021-22 session in the House of Lords.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes its report 'Battery strategy goes flat: Net-zero target at risk'

Environment and Climate Change Committee publishes letter to the Government on COP15.

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has today published its First Special Report of 2021-22

Chloe Mawson, the new Clerk Assistant of the House of Lords, speaks about the role of a clerk, creating new ways of doing business during the pandemic and her hopes for lasting changes to the way we work.

The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee today invites written contributions to its ongoing inquiry into the Common Frameworks programme.

The European Affairs Committee has today published a report on Citizens’ Rights for UK citizens resident in the EU and EU citizens living in the UK.

Justice and Home Affairs Committee launch call for evidence on new technologies for law enforcement

Members debate regulations relating to COVID-19 tests and the mandatory vaccination of care home staff, voting to 'regret' the lack of operational guidance and impact assessment. Catch up