Lords news

Members discuss UK social care provision and the role of carers. Find out more

Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more

A wartime undercover operation which saw MPs meeting secretly in the House of Lords 80 years ago, was marked on Tuesday 22 June by the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, ahead of the anniversary today, Thursday 24 June 2021

On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.

The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes a call for evidence for its new inquiry into Ofgem and net zero.

Committee writes to Children and Families Minister about long-term impact of pandemic on infants

A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week

Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up

We speak to Lord McFall of Alcluith about his career and role as Lord Speaker, and Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom about wrongfully convicted subpostmasters

The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.

On Tuesday 22 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the impact of the pandemic on housing and green spaces in towns and cities.

Parliamentary staff are among those on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021, as well as current and past Members of Parliament and Members of the House of Lords.

Protocol Sub-Committee takes evidence at 4.00pm on Wednesday 16 June

Liaison Committee publishes report on Select Committee activity in 2020-21

The new House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee launches its first inquiries on the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) and the UN Climate Change conference (COP26)