Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
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Call for evidence published on the energy grid and grid connections
The Industry and Regulators Committee has today published a call for evidence into the energy grid and grid connections.
14 January 2025
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Bus Services Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss legislation to increase local control of bus services. Catch up
09 January 2025
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss 'Martyn's Law' to reduce risk and increase preparedness in public venues. Catch up
08 January 2025
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Lords debates National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Lords debates draft law on secondary Class 1 contributions. Catch up
07 January 2025
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What's on in the Lords 6-9 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
20 December 2024
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Government policy towards China discussed in the Lords
Members debate Chinese actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and the South China Sea, and against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Catch up
20 December 2024
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Lords debates growth of the rural economy
Members debate the economic advancement of agricultural business. Catch up
20 December 2024
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What's on in the Lords 16-19 December
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
20 December 2024
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Lords concludes detailed check of Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss changes on children and AI rules and regulatory reporting across the UK as committee stage concludes. Find out more
19 December 2024
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Lords completes commitee stage of Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Final day of committee stage for the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill. Find out more
18 December 2024
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Matt Western elected Chair of JCNSS
Matt Western has been elected Chair of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS).
17 December 2024
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Speech to the University of Edinburgh Business School
Read the text of the speech the Lord Speaker gave to the University of Edinburgh Business School in November 2024 entitled 'Politics: A Common Endeavour?'
16 December 2024
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Lord Speaker vote of thanks to the Amir of Qatar
On Tuesday 3 December 2024, the Lord Speaker welcome the Amir of Qatar to Parliament
16 December 2024
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Unpacking The Evidence: a new podcast from the House of Lords
Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
16 December 2024
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Future of small farms and family businesses on Lords agenda
Members of the House of Lords debate inheritance tax, family farms and food security. Catch up
13 December 2024