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

Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss threat of pests and diseases to UK trees
04 September 2019

Lords examines Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill
Accessible toilets and publicly-funded buildings under spotlight
03 September 2019

Lords discusses women in criminal justice system
Members consider challenges facing women
26 July 2019

House of Lords pauses for recess
Catch up on recent work in the House of Lords
26 July 2019

Lords debates NHS dentistry
Members discuss availability of NHS dentists
26 July 2019

Wild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill: third reading
Bill awaits Royal Assent
24 July 2019

National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill reaches the end of Lords stages
24 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill returns to the Lords
Government reporting on Executive formation on agenda
23 July 2019

Lords private members' bills
Peers debate franchise extension, EEA nationals and victims of crime
22 July 2019

Lords debates future of trade unions
Peers discuss 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organisation
19 July 2019

Lords debates public services for young adults
Members consider funding for public services
19 July 2019

Lords debates business and employment growth
Members discuss encouraging growth and job creation
12 July 2019

Lords debates persecution of religious people
Peers discuss persecution of people of faith
12 July 2019

Lords debates Sustainable Development Goals ahead of UN meeting
Peers consider economic, social and environmental challenges
11 July 2019

Lords debates workplace opportunities for young people
Peers discuss the Apprenticeship Levy
05 July 2019