Work of the House of Lords

The House of Lords is made up of around 800 members from a variety of professions and walks of life

Find out about the impact of its work of new laws and public policy

Bills start in either the House of Lords or House of Commons. They go through set stages of approval in both Houses before they become an Act of Parliament.

The Lords plays an important role in questioning the decisions and actions of the government through questions and debates

The House of Lords committees investigate public policy, proposed laws and government activity

• Committee visits

A report of all House of Lords business

The House of Lords Library provides impartial research and information services to Members of the House of Lords, their staff and the staff of the House.

Round-up of some of the key reports, analysis and debates on Brexit from the Lords.

• House of Lords Brexit round-up: World affairs
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Wales
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Scotland
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Science and technology
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Politics
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Northern Ireland
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Home affairs
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Economic affairs
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Process of exiting the EU
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Environment
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Economic affairs
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Defence
• House of Lords Brexit round-up: Culture, media and sport