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House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Housing supply and homelessness debated by Lords
On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debated increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Catch up
06 December 2024
Lord Alton elected Chair of Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has elected David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool as its Chair
05 December 2024
Amir of Qatar visits Parliament
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, addressed Parliament on Tuesday 3 December. Find out more
03 December 2024
Lords debates politicisation of the Civil Service
Members discuss case against the appointment and dismissal of senior civil servants on ideological grounds. Catch up
29 November 2024
What's on in the Lords 25-28 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
29 November 2024
Phone-free schools debated by members
House of Lords discusses the increasing interest in mandating that schools ban mobile phones. Catch up
29 November 2024
Railway services bill completes final stage
Bill receives Royal Assent. Catch up
29 November 2024
Lords concludes detailed check of apprenticeships bill
Members consider changes on public body engagement and employer approval on final day of committee stage. Catch up
27 November 2024
Lords highlights importance of rule of law
Members discuss legal framework as 'bedrock of democracy'. Catch up
27 November 2024
Lords concludes examination of Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members discuss progress of bill at final stage in the Lords. Catch up
27 November 2024
Mental Health Bill debated in the Lords
Members discussed main objectives of mental health legislation discussed at second reading. Catch up
26 November 2024
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
25 November 2024
Lords debates Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members discuss inquest reports on the June 2017 London tenement fire. Catch up
25 November 2024
What's on in the Lords 18-22 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
22 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Water (Special Measures) Bill
Lords vote on financial reporting, Ofwat governance rules and performance-related pay as report stage concludes. Catch up
21 November 2024