Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage news from UK Parliament.

Lords begins line by line scrutiny of Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill
Members discuss the powers of the Secretary of State to appoint an Irish Language Commissioner. Catch up
23 June 2022

MPs examine role of local arts projects in regeneration and levelling up
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee question representatives from arts organisations and local authorities
19 April 2022

Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022

MPs visit Knebworth House for inquiry on promoting Britain abroad
The house will host the first evidence evidence for their inquiry into promoting Britain abroad.
18 February 2022

Lords debates UK tourism
Members discuss recovery of UK tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
25 June 2021

Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021

Lords questions government on support for journalists, removal of statues and more on 15 June
Watch the question session online from 2.30pm
15 June 2020

Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020

Lords discusses Windrush Compensation Scheme
Members debate government plans to recompense deported citizens
07 May 2020

Lords debates challenges facing charitable and voluntary sector
Members discuss fundraising issues caused by Covid-19 pandemic
01 May 2020

Lords discusses role of the BBC
Members debate impact on UK culture and economy
06 March 2020

Lords debates persecution of religious people
Peers discuss persecution of people of faith
12 July 2019

Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill confers powers on museums to return lost items
03 July 2019

Lords EU exit regulations: 3 April
Animal and plant health and flying flags on agenda
04 April 2019

Lords EU exit regulations: 27 March
Peers discuss Brexit delay and cross-border healthcare
28 March 2019