Often a Bill will not be debated during one or more of its stages. The first reading of a Bill represents its formal presentation to Parliament and because Members have not yet had a chance to review ...

The eight-clause bill, first introduced in the House of Lords, aims to enhance the UK’s regime for managing bank failures, ...

The telephone enquiry service is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 4pm on Fridays. During recess, the hours are 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Parliamentary scrutiny of carbon budgets and airport expansion within the law: Energy Security Secretary sets out commitments to MPs Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband ...

MPs to hold a debate on proportional representation for general elections On Thursday 30 January, MPs will hold a debate on proportional representation for general elections 27 January 2025 MPs to ...

Top officials from the Department for Work and Pensions will be questioned on its annual accounts on Wednesday. The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee are likely to grill the Department’s ...

Tomorrow the House of Lords International Agreements Committee will be holding two evidence sessions on the UK accession to the US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.

Members of the Lords quiz the government on energy usage in mining cryptocurrencies, community pharmacy closures, children's wellbeing, Ofwat fines against water companies, and Taliban restrictions ...

Members discuss draft law to introduce new multiplier standards and remove relief rates from charitable private schools.

Featured item: 40 years of broadcasting from the House of Lords 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of TV cameras broadcasting from the House of Lords chamber. Proceedings were televised on BBC1 and BBC2 ...