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The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament and shares the task of making laws. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament.

It is independent from, and complements the work of, the elected House of Commons. The Lords shares the task of making and shaping laws and checking and challenging the work of the government.

01/06/2026

Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:

❓ Lords members quiz the government on supporting sovereign AI infrastructure, mammogram invitations for women over 70, diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, and permanent military presence in the Gulf.

📃 In bills, the Lords will debate the main purpose of the Social Housing Bill, Civil Aviation Bill, and the Sporting Events Bill.

🗣️ In debates, members discuss regulation of fertility treatment, the UK's declining birth rate, and the role of policy in combating atrocity crimes.

📝 In committees, the Economic Affairs Committee speaks to Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England. Also, the Science and Technology Committee continue its inquiry into personalised medicine and AI, hearing from Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford.

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/HaVZG

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01/06/2026

In 2026, the House of Lords Library marks its 200th anniversary.

This Libraries Week, step inside the House of Lords Library with historian Jenny Draper and uncover the stories behind its collections.

Follow along this week for more behind-the-scenes insights.

22/05/2026

Offshore oil and gas was on the agenda yesterday in Lords questions.

📺 Watch in full on Parliament TV https://orlo.uk/vQ85H

21/05/2026

Members quizzed the government on the increase in price of 2026 FIFA World Cup replica football kits, in this question from Lord Walker of Broxton.

📺 Watch question in full https://orlo.uk/x35zB

20/05/2026

Members questioned the government on hate speech and Islamophobia at the Unite the Kingdom march held in London on 16 May.

📺 Watch question in full https://orlo.uk/vT86x

19/05/2026

What assessment has the government made of the impact a possible El Niño event later this year would have on public services; and what advice are they preparing for businesses and for the general public? Lord Harris of Haringey asks in this highlight from Lords questions.

Catch up on the full question and hear from other members on the topic on Parliamentlive.TV.

18/05/2026

What plans are there to improve miscarriage care and support? On Monday 18 May, Lords members quizzed the government.

📺 Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/XID0k

18/05/2026
18/05/2026

Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:

❓ Lords members question the government on addressing the fall in healthy life expectancy in England, the Windrush Compensation Scheme, paternity leave for the self-employed, and reducing youth offending in England and Wales.

🗣️ In debates, the House will continue to discuss the contents of the King's Speech throughout the week. The subject areas include:
- justice, home affairs and the union
- education, culture, technology and energy security
- health, housing and transport
- foreign affairs, international relations and defence.

📝 In committees, the International Agreements Committee will speak to Crawford Falconer, Former UK Chief Negotiator at Department for Business and Trade, as part of its inquiry into trade in a turbulent world. Also, the Economic Affairs Committee will look into fiscal devolution in England, hearing from Paul Johnson, Provost at The Queen's College, University of Oxford.

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/tOoXu

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