Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Lords votes in UK Internal Market Bill debate
Members put on record regret the bill would break the law
20 October 2020
Lords debates COVID-19 restrictions
Members consider 10pm closing time, 'rule of six' and northern England lockdown rules
20 October 2020
Lord examines Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
Members discuss trade deals and patient safety
20 October 2020
Agriculture Bill: Lords considers Commons changes
Members discuss financial powers for Scottish ministers and promotion of agricultural products
20 October 2020
Lords examines Parliamentary Constituencies Bill
Bill passes to Commons to consider Lords amendments
16 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
Lords continues line by line check of Trade Bill
Members discuss involvement of trade unions, disclosure of information and more
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
Lords debates Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles
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
Lords examines immigration bill
Bill passes to Commons to consider Lords amendments
13 October 2020