House of Lords
Lords Hansard: an official report of what is said in the House of Lords each day
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- Lords Hansard: an official report of what is said in the House of Lords each day
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Lords Hansard is a report of all business in the House of Lords including questions, debates, divisions (votes), legislation and ministerial statements. Parliamentary reporting has a long history, dating back to the 16th century.
Find out more about the history of Hansard and modern-day parliamentary reporting.
Explore Hansard online https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/
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- Speaking on issues affecting women - Baroness Hussein-Ece | Life Peers’ Life Stories
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- 14:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The first person of Turkish-Cypriot heritage to be elected in the UK, Baroness Hussein-Ece takes us to the Alevi Cultural Centre in Islington and shares her work on campaigning for issues affecting women and people from minority backgrounds.
Learn more about the different backgrounds of House of Lords members and the value their experience brings to the House’s work as the UK Parliament’s second chamber. Discover Life Peers’ Life Stories:
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- Campaigning for gay rights – Lord Hayward | Life Peers’ Life Stories
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- 15:56
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Lord Hayward, dedicated rugby fan and campaigner for equality and gay rights, takes us to visit @Harlequins RFC Pride Day where he combines the two causes he champions.
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- Supporting crime prevention in the UK – Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick | Life Peers’ Life Stories
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- 16:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Teacher and political journalist, Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick takes us to Cookham Wood Young Offenders Institute for a football match and talks about his work on projects to strengthen black communities.
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- Improving palliative care – Baroness Finlay of Llandaff | Life Peers’ Life Stories
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- 14:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Doctor and Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff shares her passion to improve conditions for people who are seriously ill and dying, and how this led her to become a leader in palliative care – in Wales and beyond. Watch Baroness Finlay at work at Velindre Cancer Centre @Velindrecc in Cardiff.
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- Supporting people with complex needs – Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top | Life Peers’ Life Stories
- Runtime
- 16:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top, one of the first female MPs from the Northeast and chair of the House of Lords Public Services Committee, talks about playing an active role in local community projects in the UK and overseas. She also visits charity @ChangingLives in Sunderland, a project providing specialist support for people experiencing challenging circumstances and domestic abuse.
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- Inside Lords Questions: why is financial inclusion important?
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Financial inclusion was on the agenda in Lords Questions on Monday 11 July as Lord Holmes of Richmond pressed the government and the financial regulator to do more.
Afterwards, we asked Lord Holmes why he asked the question and what he thought of the government response, plus why this is important, what is meant by the Poverty Premium and what should be done on access to cash?
Hear what he had to say.
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- Inside Lords Questions: Lord Holmes of Richmond
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Financial inclusion was on the agenda in Lords Questions on Monday 11 July as Lord Holmes of Richmond pressed the government and the financial regulator to do more.
Afterwards, we asked Lord Holmes why he asked the question and what he thought of the government response, plus why this is important, what is meant by the Poverty Premium and what should be done on access to cash?
Hear what he had to say.
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- What is the government doing to improve financial inclusion in the UK? | 11 July 2022
- Runtime
- 11:14
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In a question from Lord Holmes of Richmond, members of the Lords pressed the government on requiring the financial regulator to do more, the benefits of financial inclusion, issues such as bank closures, improving wider social ownership of assets and the disparity in taxation between the richest 10% and the poorest. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-07-11/debates/0C69B1F5-9064-46C6-835E-F23206428760/FinancialInclusion
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- Ethiopia: Lords urges government to support peaceful conflict resolution in Tigray | 4 July 2022
- Runtime
- 11:19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia, is on the agenda in this question from Lord Collins of Highbury. On Monday 4 July, members raised concerns on issues such as the difficulties of getting aid into the region, conflict-related sexual violence, the deliberate starvation of the people of Tigray and more. Watch to find out how the government responded.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-07-04/debates/471A0255-9C74-4049-9183-A667190E29BF/Tigray
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- Deaths caused by ambulance delays: House of Lords calls for action | 4 July 2022
- Runtime
- 10:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this latest from the chamber, members of the House of Lords quiz the government on ambulance wait times, call handler training, hospital bed occupancy and more. Watch to see how the government responded.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-07-04/debates/C9A8CA97-5DCA-489A-8FDA-75ED8B05F7A3/ParamedicServices
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- Lords quizzes government on advertising, body image and mental health | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 10:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House of Lords members raise concerns around the links between advertising, body image and mental health in this question from the Bishop of Gloucester. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions take place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-06-30/debates/B57343AB-3DA8-4872-953D-AB844C6CAD3B/MentalHealthAdvertisingAndBodyImage
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- Lords presses government on its plans to deliver 300,000 homes a year | 21 June 2022
- Runtime
- 10:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Members raised concerns over construction worker shortages, the quality of home insulation and more in this question on the government's commitment to build 300,000 new homes a year. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-06-21/debates/70A1B2D1-0799-436B-95FB-E75D70042A03/NewHomesCommitment
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- Lords presses government on unpaid leave for carers | 14 June 2022 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 10:36
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House of Lords members recently raised concerns over the risks to carers' mental health and support for the ageing population in this question on unpaid leave for carers. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-06-14/debates/AD9B09DF-66FF-4FA5-8F20-5C8D4A6D60F3/CarersUnpaidLeave
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- Food insecurity in England: Lords presses for action | 7 June 2022
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- 10:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this highlight from the House of Lords chamber, members quiz government on the causes of food insecurity in England. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch online or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-06-07/debates/80C7014F-DACD-45B6-9820-81185078E411/FoodInsecurityEngland
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- The rising costs of living: Lords presses government to support consumers | 25 May 2022
- Runtime
- 10:07
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this latest highlight from the House of Lords chamber, members question government plans to help consumers with rising energy bills and the increased costs of living. Watch to find out more.
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- Humble Address: Platinum Jubilee | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 3:08:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 26 May 2022, the House of Lords will debate a Humble Address to congratulate Her Majesty The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2022/may-2022/lords-congratulates-her-majesty-the-queen-on-her-platinum-jubilee/
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- State Opening of Parliament and The Queen's Platinum Jubilee | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 26 May, the House of Lords will debate a Humble Address to congratulate Her Majesty The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee.
For seven decades, the Queen has regularly attended Parliament for the State Opening. See historic footage from State Openings across Her Majesty’s reign in our new film.
📄 Find out more about the Humble Address debate https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2022/may-2022/lords-congratulates-her-majesty-the-queen-on-her-platinum-jubilee/
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- Ireland/ Northern Ireland Protocol: government negotiations with the European Commission | 16 May 22
- Runtime
- 11:13
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In a question from Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick, members of the House of Lords quizzed the government on its negotiations with the European Commission on the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Friday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
Read a transcript of the event in Lords Hansard:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-05-16/debates/A2E7F1F8-A29B-437F-A586-C0856135A290/ProtocolOnIrelandNorthernIreland
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- State Opening of Parliament | 10 May 2022 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 21:55
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The State Opening of Parliament takes place on Tuesday 10 May 2022.
It marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
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- Lords presses government on its plans to tackle malaria globally | 25 April 2022
- Runtime
- 10:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On #WorldMalariaDay, members raised concerns over the rising cases of malaria and quizzed the government on plans to help tackle the disease. Watch to find out more.
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- When will NHS services return to pre-pandemic levels? Lords presses government for answers
- Runtime
- 10:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this highlight from the chamber, members raise concerns about current access to NHS facilities such as hospital visiting and booking GP appointments. Watch members quiz the government on topics including the full return of face-to-face appointments, offering technology-based diagnostic services, and giving patients the choice to choose their GP.
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- House of Lords quizzes government on mental health services for rough sleepers | 21 March 2022
- Runtime
- 10:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this highlight from the House of Lords chamber, members quiz government on the outcomes of the NHS Long Term plan to provide specialist mental health services for people sleeping rough. Watch the Lords press the government on issues such as homelessness due to alcoholism, preventing addiction and the benefits of supporting rough sleepers through creative programmes.
Lords questions takes places every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament Tv.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-03-21/debates/36C56186-0D7C-4D08-8E0B-AB4CA9FF2AC4/MentalHealthServicesForRoughSleepers
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- Debate on the British Sign Language Bill | BSL-interpreted | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 47:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords debates the main principles and purpose of the British Sign Language Bill on Friday 25 March 2022.
Introduced by Lord Holmes of Richmond (Conservative), this bill aims to recognise British Sign Language as a language of Great Britain in its own right and for the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to report on the promotion and facilitation of British Sign Language by ministerial departments.
Find out more about the draft law: https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/british-sign-language-bill/
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- The impact of inflation on benefits: Lords raises concerns for families | 16 March 2022
- Runtime
- 11:20
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this latest highlight from the chamber, the House of Lords urged government to consider the impact of inflation on the benefits received by families with children. Watch to see members raise issues such as the impact of cutting the Universal Credit uplift, the two-child limit on benefits, childcare costs and more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-03-16/debates/580DE0C6-0219-4A19-B494-DDABD489ABF2/InflationFamilies
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- Lords quizzes government on its discussions with US and China on Ukraine | 17 March 2022
- Runtime
- 11:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords questioned the government about its discussions with the US and China on the situation in Ukraine. Watch to find out more.
Watch Lords questions live every sitting Monday to Thursday on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-03-17/debates/0D29DC51-7DCE-41DD-8CBD-CB1926C2B2CA/UkraineDiscussionsWithUSAndChina
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- The rising cost of living: Lords raises concerns for women and single mothers
- Runtime
- 10:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords urges government to consider the impact of the rising cost of living on women and single mothers, in this question from Baroness Crawley. See members press the government on issues such as the rate of inflation, the two-child limit benefit cap and the impact of ending the £20 Universal Credit uplift. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions take place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
Read a transcript of this event:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-03-10/debates/0F3CA8A6-B6BA-4B96-B9A4-503D4A73DB52/WomenCostOfLiving
Find out more about how the House of Lords are using their expertise to campaign for #WomensRights, this #WomensHistoryMonth:
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2022/february-2022/house-of-lords-celebrates-womens-history-month/
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- Lords presses government on relaxing entry requirements for Ukrainians
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- 10:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On 8 March 2022, members of the House of Lords quizzed government on plans to allow a greater number of Ukrainian refugees who do not have family in the UK to come to this country. Watch to find out more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Tune in live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-03-08/debates/9D16370F-6F5D-42A8-AFDD-63B070949F86/UkraineRefugees
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- International Development: Lords presses government to invest into reproductive health and rights
- Runtime
- 10:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On 28 February, the House of Lords quizzed government on its plans to make investment in sexual and reproductive health and rights a priority in its International Development Strategy. Members raised concerns on several issues, including the impact of cuts to UK aid on family planning programmes, ending the preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children, and the stigmatisation of pregnant women with HIV. Watch this latest highlight from the chamber.
#WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2022
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-28/debates/3A4C701F-8858-4175-B234-2A0E20565376/InternationalDevelopmentSexualAndReproductiveHealth
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- Lords quizzes government on removing visa restrictions for refugees from Ukraine | 28 February 2022
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- 15:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Catch up with the House of Lords as members continue to press the government on the situation in Ukraine. In this question from Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, members raise concerns over visa restrictions for refugees coming to the UK from Ukraine. Watch to find out how the government responded to members questions on establishing a fast-track visa system, setting up a family reunification programme, and more.
Lords questions takes place every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live or catch up on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-28/debates/DA94BD01-8346-42A4-9605-3ED33760E48D/UkraineVisaRestrictionsForRefugees
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- A windfall tax on the profits of oil, gas and energy companies: House of Lords presses for action
- Runtime
- 10:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords challenged the government to levy a windfall tax on oil, gas and energy companies, in this latest highlight from the chamber. Watch to find out how the government responded to members questions on support for hard-pressed households, working in partnership with the oil and gas industry, transitioning to net zero and investing in renewable energy.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-22/debates/E0D1BCDE-9D78-4E33-900B-D0AA11F38538/WindfallTaxOilGasAndEnergyCompanies
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- House of Lords debates Russia/Ukraine
- Runtime
- 5:36:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords debated the situation in Ukraine on Friday 25 February 2022.
Read a transcript of the debate in Lords Hansard:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-25/debates/57D18764-DD46-4BF1-BA08-E53C9CDF3774/Ukraine
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- The House of Lords challenges government on Highway Code changes | 7 February 2022
- Runtime
- 11:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Recent changes to the Highway Code were in the House of Lords spotlight in this question from Baroness McIntosh of Pickering. Members pressed the government on e-scooter laws, pedestrian safety, right of way and more. Catch up in this highlight from the chamber.
Lords questions happens every sitting Monday to Thursday. Watch live on Parliament TV.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-07/debates/45516150-D7FD-4CED-92B5-A08E33CC404E/HighwayCode
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- House of Lords quizzes government on four-week benefits sanctions for jobseekers | 3 February 2022
- Runtime
- 10:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this highlight from the House of Lords, members question the government on its ‘Way to Work’ campaign and the move to impose benefit sanctions after four-weeks for jobseekers, rather than three months. Members raised concerns over the changes, stressing issues such as the length of time it takes to find work, employer willingness to take on people from different sectors and the impact of the changes on mental health. Watch to find out more.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2022-02-03/debates/74382E30-BAE8-4C8B-88B8-97C604B9C4A7/BenefitSanctionsOnJobseekers
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- Ukraine military support: Lords quizzes government decisions and actions | 25 January 2021
- Runtime
- 11:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords continues to press the government over the situation in Ukraine. In this question from Lord Walney, members questioned government on plans to provide military and non-military support to Ukraine. The Lords pushed for answers on issues such as access to German airspace, encouraging involvement from Asia and the Middle East, and more. Watch the House in action and find out how the government responded to members questions.
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- Eating disorders: House of Lords urges government to support those at risk
- Runtime
- 10:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Supporting people with, and at risk of eating disorders, is the topic of this question from Baroness Bull. Members pressed government for action on the lack of funding, additional support resources in schools and the fashion industry’s influence on body image. Watch to find out more.
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- How can we build a stronger United Kingdom? | House of Lords Constitution Committee
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Constitution Committee has called for a reset of relationships to achieve a better functioning Union between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in a new report, published 20 January 2022. 📺 Find out more in this video.
💬 The committee’s chair, Baroness Taylor of Bolton explains further:
‘The Union marks its centenary in 2022, and after the challenges of Brexit and COVID-19 we believe there is a clear opportunity to reset relationships to achieve a better functioning Union which can keep pace in the 21st century.
The government needs to articulate a compelling vision and narrative for the UK in the 21st century. The committee’s vision is of a more cooperative Union based on a renewed sense of respect and partnership between the different layers of government.
We believe that the Union’s strength historically has been its ability to adapt to changing circumstances. The Union should continue to...
- Title
- House of Lords calls for action on ambulance wait times
- Runtime
- 10:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Members draw attention to ambulance queues outside A&E in this question from Lord Scriven. On 13 January 2022, the House of Lords raised concerns about the impact delayed ambulances have on public health outcomes. Members pointed out the consequences of long ambulance wait times, including delays to first aid and the additional strain on NHS services. Catch up in this latest highlight from the chamber. Watch Lords questions to government at the start of business every sitting Monday to Thursday, live on Parliament TV.
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- Title
- Webinar: Children in crisis | Lords Public Services Committee
- Runtime
- 1:01:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On 15 December 2021, the House of Lords Public Services Committee held an online panel discussion on the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability.
Catch up on the session, chaired by the committee's specialist adviser and former Children's Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield.
The panel included:
- Baroness Hilary Armstrong of Hill Top, Chair, Lords Public Services Committee
- Jonathan Rallings, Senior Policy Adviser, County Councils Network
- Baroness Judith Blake of Leeds, former Leader of Leeds City Council
- Ade Adetosoye OBE, Chief Executive, Bromley Council.
This panel discussion followed the publication of the committee's latest report 'Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability '.
Read more on the report https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/public-services-children-vulnerability/index.html
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- A healthier nation, and 'government by diktat' | House of Lords Podcast
- Runtime
- 1:05:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This month, we hear about the need for a new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing, plus concerns on the government's use of secondary legislation.
Listen to what Baroness Brady, Lord Willis of Knaresborough, Lord Blencathra and Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts had to say in our latest podcast episode.
What is needed to make England a healthier nation?
We hear from Karren Brady and Phil Willis – Baroness Brady and Lord Willis of Knaresborough – this month on the report just issued by the Lords Sport and Recreation Committee.
This month we also speak to Lord Blencathra and Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbots about the government’s use of secondary legislation. The two committees they chair have recently warned about abuses of power by the executive and the need for a rebalancing of power back towards Parliament. They also explain what is meant by the terms secondary legislation, delegated powers and Henry VIII powers.
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- Members raise concerns over military development on the Ukraine-Russia border | 8 December 2021
- Runtime
- 10:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Watch members of the Lords press the government for answers on the growing military development on the border between Ukraine and Russia.
Read a transcript of this event:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2021-12-08/debates/5ADB3081-DCD7-4718-8732-0AA2A52BF2A4/UkraineAndRussiaMilitaryDevelopments
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- A national plan for sport, health and wellbeing | Lords Sport and Recreation Committee
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A #HouseofLords committee is calling for action to tackle failings in sport and recreation policy.
The Lords Sport and Recreation Committee has set out the need for a new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing in its report published on 10 December 2021.
In the report, the committee highlights the risks of not acting. Particularly the need to tackle levels of inactivity in certain groups, such as women and girls, disabled people, ethnic minorities, the elderly and people from less affluent backgrounds. A national plan for sport, health and wellbeing will set clear goals and better coordinate departments to deliver real change.
The report also makes recommendations on school sport, safeguarding and calls for the appointment of a new minister for sport, health and wellbeing.
Find out more in this video, or read a summary of the report https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/a-national-plan-for-sport-health-and-wellbeing/index.h...
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- Lords committee calls for new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing
- Runtime
- 8:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Lord Willis of Knaresborough, Chair of the Lords Sport and Recreation Committee, sets out the recommendations of the committee’s new report and why it is calling for a new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing.
The report focuses on a number of topics, including sport in schools, safeguarding, employees in the sector, and the need for joined up work in government and the appointment of a new minister to oversee it.
Read a summary of the report https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/a-national-plan-for-sport-health-and-wellbeing/index.html
#HouseofLords #LordsSporReport #sport #recreation #PhysicalActivity #SchoolSport #PESSPA #DutyOfCare and #safeguarding
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- House of Lords presses for COVID-19 vaccine donations | 29 November 2021
- Runtime
- 9:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Donating COVID-19 vaccines to other countries was in the House of Lords spotlight in this question from Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton. Members raised concerns over the global impact of vaccine inequality and pressed the government to donate, not destroy, surplus vaccines. Watch this highlight from the House of Lords chamber.
Read a transcript:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2021-11-29/debates/152B2050-530A-4447-AF88-659EC88A9464/Covid-19VaccineDonations?contribution-5A900256-29B8-4383-A5EE-59DBD9DA254D
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- Title
- Purple Light Up | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This International Day for Persons with Disabilities #IDPWD #IDPWD21 and Purple Light Up #PurpleLightUp, Clerk of the Parliaments Simon Burton and Aaron Speer from ParliAble discuss the importance of inclusion and talking about disability.
Find out more about working at #HouseofLords and our Diversity and Inclusion Scheme
https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-lords-administration/working-for-the-lords/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-house-of-lords/
#UKHouseofLords, #UKGovernment, #Equality #Inclusion #DisabilityHistoryMonth #ActionOnInclusion
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- House of Lords urgent question on the Windrush Compensation Scheme | 24 November 2021
- Runtime
- 16:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Members call for action from the government to address Windrush Compensation Scheme claims as a matter of urgency, in this question from Baroness Benjamin. Watch this latest highlight from the House of Lords chamber.
Read a transcript of the event:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2021-11-24/debates/5045A2C1-F59D-4A51-8566-0537D463981C/WindrushCompensationScheme
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- House of Lords debates: preventing the detention of people with learning disabilities and autism
- Runtime
- 55:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On the 28 October 2021, the House of Lords discussed preventing the detention of people with learning disabilities and autism in a debate put forward by Baroness Hollins. Watch to find out how the government responded to issues raised by members such as average detention times and in-patient treatment.
Read a transcript of this debate:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2021-10-28/debates/4D9B5EBA-AC77-4A1B-A2FB-6E5CBBA1F6C1/PeopleWithLearningDifficultiesAndAutismDetentionInSecureSettings
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- Title
- House of Lords Podcast: what comes after COP?
- Runtime
- 37:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- We are discussing the environment and climate change this month on the House of Lords Podcast.
Read a transcript https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/house-of-lords-podcast-what-comes-after-cop/
We spoke to two leading environmental campaigners in the House about their perceptions of the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow. We also discuss work in the Lords on the environment, and the balance between personal, government and international responsibilities in combatting climate change.
First up Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, one of two Green Party members in the Lords, gives us her impressions of the conference, working as one of the smaller parties in the House, plus how it felt to win the first vote on a Green Party amendment in the Lords.
We also discuss where the conversation on climate change should go next and the role of the Lords.
We also hear from Baroness Parminter, Chair of the Lor...
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- Skills for every young person | House of Lords committee calls on government to act
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Urgent action is needed to tackle and prevent youth unemployment, says a new #HouseofLords committee report published today, 26 November 2021.
The Lords Youth Unemployment Committee heard from young people across the country and is now calling on the government to act, making recommendations that include:
✏️ Creating a national plan for tackling skills shortages
✏️ Recalibrating the national curriculum and school progress indicators
✏️ Appointing a Young People's Commissioner to be the voice of youth aged 16 to 24
✏️ A new system to tackle long-term underfunding of Further Education
✏️ Making careers education compulsory in the school curriculum
✏️ An Education and Workplace Race Equality strategy to tackle discrimination.
📄 Read more in this summary https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/skills-for-every-young-person/index.html
#education #school #careers #skills #youthunemp...
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- Lords raises concerns on new laws created without proper checking by Parliament | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Two House of Lords reports have highlighted a growing trend by government, made worse by Brexit and COVID-19, to give sweeping powers to ministers to make regulations, which create new laws without proper scrutiny by Parliament.
The committees highlight a lack of effective scrutiny of secondary legislation which, unlike Acts of Parliament, is not subject to several stages of robust checking.
The reports by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee and Delegated Powers Committee have called on the government to ‘stop ruling by diktat and restore power to Parliament’ today, calling for effective scrutiny of laws that affect us all.
Find out more in this video and read more from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee and Delegated Powers Committee, including links to the full reports https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/255/secondary-legislation-scrutiny-committee/news/159146/two-lords-reports-published-on-the-balance-of-power-bet...
