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The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work

Government questioned on fourth delay to import controls
European Affairs Committee writes to Government regarding the decision to delay introduction of import controls on EU goods
18 May 2022

Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
18 May 2022

Call for evidence on the follow-up inquiry on the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Call for evidence launched on follow-up inquiry on the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
13 May 2022

What’s on in the Lords 16– 19 May
Discover what questions and debates are coming up in the House of Lords from 16-19 May
13 May 2022

Lords Private Members' Bills ballot 2022
The House of Lords ballot for private members’ bills in the new session of Parliament was held on Thursday 12 May. Find out which bills were selected.
12 May 2022

State Opening of Parliament 2022
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more
10 May 2022

The House of Lords 2021-22: highlights from the session
After more than 1450 hours of business, with over 200 votes on changes to draft laws and members pressing government decisions and actions in more than 600 questions, the House of Lords 2021-22 session has come to an end. Catch up on a packed session in the Lords.
29 April 2022

Final text of Nationality and Borders Bill agreed
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Eighth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its 8th Report
28 April 2022

Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022

Judicial Review and Courts Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament. Catch up
28 April 2022

Elections Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
28 April 2022

Parliament concludes scrutiny of Health and Care Bill
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022

Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022