Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Call for evidence reopened after UK-Japan deal publication
The International Agreements Sub-Committee is reopening its call for evidence for the UK-Japan trade negotiations inquiry
23 October 2020
Inquiry launched on UK common frameworks after Brexit
UK common frameworks programme after Brexit inquiry launches
23 October 2020
Social inequalities and small businesses in Lords questions for government
Members turns spotlight on the economy and education in questions 26 – 29 October
23 October 2020
New arrangements for UK nutrition policy scrutinised by committee
The Committee has written to Health Minister on the Provisional Framework on Nutrition Labelling, Composition and Standards (NLCS)
21 October 2020
Lords debates COVID-19 restrictions
Members consider 10pm closing time, 'rule of six' and northern England lockdown rules
20 October 2020
Historic statues and cancer taskforce in Lords questions for government
Members check and challenge government action in questions 19 – 22 October
16 October 2020
Government should remove Part 5 of the UK Internal Market Bill
Report on United Kingdom Internal Market Bill published
16 October 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill completes passage through both Houses
The bill will become law following Royal Assent
15 October 2020
COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
Members consider regulations on self-isolation
14 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
Fifth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and provisions for Grand Committee published
Latest guidance for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
12 October 2020
Lords questions government on LGBT rights and COVID-19 vaccines
Members raise concerns in questions 12 – 15 October
09 October 2020