Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage news from UK Parliament.
Holocaust Memorial Bill resumes Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on design, security, construction and planning applications as line by line scrutiny continues. Find out more
14 March 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
Protecting built heritage: New inquiry to examine how to safeguard historic buildings and attractions
The inquiry will examine how to prevent the loss and decline of historic buildings and other sites of heritage amid warnings of the serious financial and practical challenges many face
16 December 2024
CMS Committee welcomes Government support for voluntary levy but calls for firm deadline for industry
The CMS Committee has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act.
14 November 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill debated in the Lords
Members consider main purpose of bill at second reading. Catch up
05 September 2024
Lords debates the Windrush scandal and compensation scheme
Members discuss the Windrush scandal. Catch up
01 March 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024
Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill awaits Royal Assent
Bill completes passage through parliament. Catch up
13 September 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
25 August 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss climate change policies, supported housing, performing arts, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages. Catch up
31 March 2023
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Lords concludes scrutiny of Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
14 July 2022