Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Charities Bill call for evidence issued
Call for evidence on Charities Bill issued.
08 September 2021
New inquiry into digital regulation launched
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into digital regulation
07 September 2021
Rio Ferdinand to give evidence to MPs and Peers about tackling online hate and racism
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 9 September 2021
07 September 2021
Lords returns on Monday 6 September
Members are back to business questioning government, debating key issues, checking bills and investigating public policy in committee work.
06 September 2021
Committee reflects on long-term impact of the pandemic
On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic
02 September 2021
Celebrating Lords Paralympians and Olympians
Throughout the Japan 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are celebrating the success and work of House of Lords Olympians and Paralympians.
25 August 2021
House of Lords recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan
The House of Lords met on Wednesday 18 August to debate the situation in Afghanistan and quiz government on action
19 August 2021
Channel 4's future considered by new inquiry
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into the future of Channel 4 and its potential sell-off.
16 August 2021
Get joined-up to support vulnerable children and Family Hubs, Lords urge
A letter from the committee calls for ministers to get joined-up to support family services and tackle a lack of coordination of children’s policy nationally and locally.
10 August 2021
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Second Report
The report makes recommendations on sitting times of Grand Committees, timetabling of Thursday debates and legislative consent motions for Lords private members’ bills.
04 August 2021
Conduct Committee publish report on the conduct of Lord Mann
The report clears Lord Mann of bullying following a complaint made by a member of the public.
02 August 2021
Concerns raised with Government about commissioning public services
The House of Lords Public Services Committee has written to the Government with its continued concerns on the procurement and commissioning of public services.
30 July 2021
Trust needed to overcome Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland impasse
Introductory report by the Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland published.
28 July 2021
House of Lords summer roundup
Catch up on a packed start to the 2021-22 session in the House of Lords.
27 July 2021
UK's battery strategy risks going flat, says Lords Committee
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes its report 'Battery strategy goes flat: Net-zero target at risk'
26 July 2021