Lords news

The Ecclesiastical Committee will consider the draft Cathedrals Measure and draft Diocesan Boards of Education Measure, presented by the Legislative Committee of the General Synod of the Church of England.

Members discuss disclosure of information future scrutiny of new law

The Conduct Committee publish exchange of correspondence between the Chair and Lord Magan of Castletown

The House of Lords debates the International Relations and Defence Committee's report, The UK’s relationship with the Pacific Alliance

See what is on the agenda in the House of Lords this week.

The COVID-19 Committee explores whether current employment legislation, policy and practice is adequate to protect workers’ wellbeing in an increasingly digital workplace

Economic Affairs Committee launch new inquiry into quantitative easing

The Commission welcomes an independent report into the running of the Lords Administration.

The Speaker hopes to offer the House of Commons a ‘pause for thought’ in a special commemoration for this year's Holocaust Memorial Day. 

Lords debate 'Social care funding: time to end a national scandal' report

COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 10:00am on Thursday 28 January

The Finance Bill Sub-Committee has written a letter to the Government on the follow-up inquiry into the Loan Charge.

The Common Framework Scrutiny Committee has written to Emily Miles, CEO of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), with its concluding thoughts on the Food and Feed Safety and Hygiene (FFSH) Provisional Framework.

Short debates are a chance for members to discuss policy issues and raise matters of concern. 

The COVID-19 Committee to explore how the pandemic has increased the adoption of AI, automation, remote working and e-commerce.