Select Committees in the House of Lords: Video series

Lords Select Committees investigate a broad range of issues and publish their findings in reports. Their work is an important part of the House of Lords’ role in scrutinising government and public policy.

Role, work and impact - Select committees - House of Lords
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This video gives you an overview of the work of Lords Select Committees, the influence they have and the impact of their reports and recommendations.

Chapters

Further chapters in the series explore the different types of Lords Select Committees and how you can get involved.

Select Committees: What are the different types?
Learn more about the different types of committee.
Select Committees: How to get involved
Find out what to do if there’s an inquiry that interests you and how to get involved.
Select Committees: What to expect as a witness
An insight into the role of witnesses in Select Committee inquiries and how to give evidence.
Select Committees: Reports and recommendations
See what happens once a Select Committee publishes its findings.

Further information

Current committees

Find out about current select committees:

Open calls for evidence

Browse a list of all committee inquiries currently accepting written evidence:

Committee inquiries: Open calls for evidence

Committee Bulletin

House of Lords Committee Bulletin

The House of Lords Committee Office publishes a daily bulletin detailing current inquiries, upcoming meetings, published reports and contact information.

House of Lords Committee Bulletin

Lords committee bulletin

Find out when House of Lords Committees are next meeting.

Lords committee bulletin