Lords news
Lords news news from UK Parliament.
Committee calls for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Constitution Committee launches call for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
29 September 2020
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
COVID-19 measures under spotlight
29 September 2020
Asylum, help for theatres and reaching net zero emissions in Lords questions to government
Members quiz government each day in oral questions
25 September 2020
Lords debates Coronavirus regulations
Restrictions in Midlands and north of England on the agenda
25 September 2020
Lords debates Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill
Members discuss main areas including removal or restriction of early release for terrorist prisoners
22 September 2020
Mental health services and energy industry in Lords questions for government
Members check and challenge government decisions and actions in questions 21–24 September
21 September 2020
Tax avoidance measures and new tax checks to be investigated by Lords committee
The Finance Bill Sub-Committee issue call for evidence
16 September 2020
Lords questions government on free school meals, NHS and more
Members query government action in daily questions 14 – 17 September
11 September 2020
Government confirms intention to seek provisions for inter-parliamentary dialogue in negotiations with EU
European Union Committee publish exchange of letters concerning Government's intention to include legal framework for dialogue with the European Parliament.
11 September 2020
Committee brings organisations together to share learning on ‘Life Beyond COVID’
The COVID-19 Committee took evidence as part of their Life Beyond COVID inquiry
09 September 2020
Lords examines Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Bill
Bill returns to Commons as Lords stages conclude
09 September 2020
Railways and Artificial Intelligence in Lords questions for government
Coming up in members’ questions for government 7 – 10 September
07 September 2020
Lords to debate science research funding in universities report
Lords Science and Technology report debated on Wednesday 9 September 2020 from 3.30pm
07 September 2020
Lords debate Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties
Lords debates reports from three committees on scrutiny of international agreements
04 September 2020
Long-term implications of the pandemic discussed with leading organisations
The COVID-19 Committee take evidence as part of their Life Beyond COVID inquiry on Tuesday 8 September at 10.00am.
04 September 2020