Lords news

Economic Affairs Committee launches a short inquiry which will explore the relationship between the welfare system and long-term sickness in Great Britain.

Hear from former Cabinet Secretary Lord Butler of Brockwell as he reflects on working closely with five prime ministers and being in the room with Margaret Thatcher at the time of the Brighton hotel bombing

Liaison Committee has recommended to the House of Lords the creation of a Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee.

Members discuss draft law on abolition of IfATE as part of government plans to establish Skills England. Catch up

Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more

Final consideration in the House of Lords on draft law to extend membership of female bishops. Catch up

Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Government calling on it to ensure that apprenticeships and training programmes meet the UK economy’s future skills needs.

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.

Conduct Committee publishes its First Report of Session 2024-25

Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up

House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up

Members debate bill on women bishops in the Lords at committee stage. Catch up

Members discuss response to inquiry's report published in May 2024. Catch up

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.

The case for a comprehensive social care strategy and further support for unpaid carers considered by members. Catch up