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

Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
Hear from Lord Forsyth as he warns of a 'presidential' style of government
19 December 2023

Publication of social media guidance
The House of Lords Commission agreed to publish guidance for members on using social media.
18 December 2023

Lords completes line by line check of Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill
Members discuss the Artist's Resale Right as committee stage examination concludes. Catch up
15 December 2023

Fire safety regulations in England under scrutiny in Lords debate
Members discuss a case for a new integrated review to update fire safety guidance. Catch up
15 December 2023

Threat posed by North Korea debated in the Lords
Members discuss Democratic People's Republic of Korea under leadership of Kim Jung Un. Catch up
15 December 2023

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill completes committee stage in the Lords
Members wrap up committee stage examination. Catch up
14 December 2023

Pedicabs (London) Bill undergoes line by line scrutiny in the Lords
Members start detailed scrutiny by considering changes on TfL powers to regulate pedicabs. Catch up
12 December 2023

Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023

Committee launches an investigation into Live Facial Recognition
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is launching a short investigation into the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) by police.
11 December 2023

What's on in the Lords 11-14 December
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
08 December 2023

UK relationship with Latin America discussed in the Lords
Members debate the political trends and economic developments in Central and South America. Catch up
08 December 2023

School safeguarding under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss importance of keeping pupils safe at school. Catch up
08 December 2023

Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on the sustainability of the UK’s national debt
Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on sustainability of the national debt
08 December 2023

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill focus of Lords debate
Members discuss draft law to bolster competition in digital markets and protect consumers. Catch up
06 December 2023

Quality of early years education up for debate in the Lords
Members discuss importance of early years education since the Covid-19 pandemic. Catch up
01 December 2023