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The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
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Lords debates UN Sustainable Development Goals
Domestic policy integration ahead of Voluntary National Review under spotlight
23 November 2018
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Lords debates Brexit deal
Peers discuss Prime Minister's statement on EU negotiations
21 November 2018
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Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill: Lords third reading
Draft law aims to update child protection orders
20 November 2018
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Lords Committee statement on the report into the conduct of Lord Lester
Lords Privileges and Conduct Committee statement on the report into the conduct of Lord Lester
20 November 2018
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Lord debates Veterans Strategy
Peers discuss government plan for former military personnel
16 November 2018
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Statement from Lord McFall on vote on the Privileges Committee report on conduct of Lord Lester of Herne Hill
Lord McFall makes statement on vote
15 November 2018
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Lords pays birthday tributes to Prince of Wales
Members mark Prince Charles's 70th birthday
14 November 2018
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Lords debates UK economy
Peers discuss nation's finances in light of Budget Statement
14 November 2018
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Lords committee recommends longest suspension of a member in recent parliamentary history
12 November 2018
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Lords debates Armistice centenary
Members mark anniversary of First World War ceasefire
06 November 2018
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Lords launches independent bullying and harassment inquiry
Bullying investigation launched
06 November 2018
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Lords debates impact of welfare cuts on families
Peers discuss reductions to tax, housing and child benefits
02 November 2018
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Lords debates early intervention in children's lives
Members consider welfare and social mobility initiatives
02 November 2018
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Lords debates Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill
Bill provides for UK ministers to make NI appointments
31 October 2018
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Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill provides for increased oversight and police surveillance
31 October 2018