Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Passenger rail services bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss detail of draft law to nationalise railway franchises through public service operators. Catch up
08 October 2024
What's on in the Lords 7-10 October
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
04 October 2024
Lords debates Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Members discuss draft law to oversee marketing, safety and quantities of consumer products. Catch up
03 October 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, senior bishop in the Church of England and leader of the bishops in the House of Lords as he speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith
02 October 2024
Ukraine: a wake-up call for the UK and NATO
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has today published its report, ‘Ukraine: a wake-up call’.
25 September 2024
Lords debates current situation in Sudan
Members with expertise in war, humanitarian relief, and human rights discuss the current situation in Sudan. Catch up
16 September 2024
Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated
The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust.
15 September 2024
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024
Higher education funding challenges debated in the Lords
Members discuss financial difficulties faced by universities. Catch up
13 September 2024
Lords debates cycling road safety
Members discuss safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network. Catch up
13 September 2024
Committee activity in House of Lords reviewed during 2023-24 financial year
The House of Lords Liaison Committee publishes its report on committee activity in 2023-24.
13 September 2024
Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
Arbitration Bill undergoes Lords line by line examination
Members consider changes on fraud and corruption. Catch up
12 September 2024
Lord Evans of Weardale: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from former Director General of MI5 and former Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, Jonathan Evans, Lord Evans of Weardale
11 September 2024
Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser to work on its Scaling-up: AI and creative technology inquiry.
11 September 2024