House of Lords
Oral Questions Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
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- Oral Questions Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 48:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of Oral Questions in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Thursday 23 April 2020.
For a full list of questions, and a link to the Hansard transcript of the session when available, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-oral-questions-on-23-april/
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- Oral Questions Virtual Proceeding | 22 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 44:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of Oral Questions in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 22 April 2020.
For a full list of questions, and a link to the Hansard transcript of the session when available, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-questions-22-april/
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- Oral Questions Virtual Proceeding | 21 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 48:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of Oral Questions in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Tuesday 21 April 2020.
For a full list of questions and links to the Hansard transcript of the session visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-business-resumes-on-21-april/
Read the full transcript on Lords Hansard: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2020-04-21
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- Private Notice Question Virtual Proceeding | 22 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 12:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the Private Notice Question in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 22 April 2020. The question, asked by Baroness Wheeler, is titled Covid-19: deaths in care homes.
For a full list of questions asked on 22 April, and a link to the Hansard transcript of the sessions when available, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-questions-22-april/
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- International Women's Day 2020 | House of Lords
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- 5:15:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords held its International Women’s Day debate on Tuesday 10 March. Members looked at the UK’s role in advancing equality for women everywhere.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/march/lords-marks-international-womens-day
Read a transcript of the debate: https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2020-03-10/debates/AA28AB0D-C16A-4F35-9EF3-ED77060482C5/InternationalWomen%E2%80%99SDay
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- International Women’s Day: Women in the Lords | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of International Women's Day we’re celebrating the role women have and continue to play in the House of Lords. Since 1958 female members have led the way on many important issues. Watch the video to learn more
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- International Women's Day 2015 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 4:52:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords, including a member of the Women and Sport Advisory Board and a governor of the London School of Economics, debated women’s economic empowerment both nationally and internationally, on Thursday 5 March.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2015/march/lords-womens-economic-empowerment
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- International Women's Day 2016 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 3:22:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords, including a Fawcett Society Commission chairperson and a co-chair of Women in Public Policy, debated the progress made in the UK in the areas of women’s representation and empowerment 150 years after the 1866 petition to the House of Commons for women’s suffrage, on Monday 7 March.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/march/lords-women-empowerment-debate
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- International Women's Day 2019 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 3:23:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 7 March, members of the House of Lords debated International Women's Day and the UK's role in advancing gender equality globally.
Members taking part included the chair of the Gender Action for Peace & Security (Gaps) Advisory Board and the former chair of the Women's National Commission.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/lords-marks-international-womens-day
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- International Women's Day 2018 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 4:05:08
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords, including the shadow spokesperson for equalities and women's issues and a former director of Marie Stopes International, debated International Women's Day and steps being taken to press for progress on gender equality globally, in the House of Lords on Thursday 8 March.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2018/march/lords-debates-international-womens-day
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- International Women's Day 2017 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 3:46:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords, including an adviser on international women’s rights and issues at Oxfam and the president of the Brook Advisory Group, debated International Women’s Day and the role the UK plays in promoting gender equality globally, in the House of Lords on Thursday 9 March.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2017/march/lords-debate-international-womens-day
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- Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill - Second Reading | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 4:29:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill was debated on Monday 24 February. The bill aims to ensure that terrorist offenders are not automatically released before the end of their custodial term without agreement of the Parole Board.
This video is of the second reading. You can see the remaining stages on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/526547c7-83e7-45dd-ba41-eff60db15858
Read the debate in Hansard: http://bit.ly/2ThizBm
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- Out on the Red Benches | Baroness Barker | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 2013, during the debates on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act Baroness Barker came out as gay in the House of Lords chamber. Watch her retell her story.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/lords
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- Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee | House of Lords
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- 2:33:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies take evidence on transparency and democratic resilience in political campaigns
(from 10.15am):
- Ben Scott, Director of Policy, Luminate
- Elisabeth Braw, Senior Research Fellow, Modern Deterrence Project, RUSI
- Lisa-Maria Neudert, Oxford Technology and Elections Commission
- Paddy McGuinness, Oxford Technology and Elections Commission
(at 11:30 am)
- Jessica Cecil, Director of the BBC Online Project, BBC
- Matthew d'Ancona, Editor and Partner, Tortoise
- James Mitchinson, Editor, Yorkshire Post
On Twitter, follow:
- https://twitter.com/UKHouseofLords for news and information for the House of Lords Chamber
- https://twitter.com/HLDemoDigital for news and information from the Committee.
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- UK Telecommunications | Statement DCMS | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 16:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Baroness Morgan of Cotes, made a statement on UK telecommunications in the House of Lords on Tuesday 28 January
Find out more: http://bit.ly/2RA7P1f
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- Sir David Attenborough | Lord Speaker's Lecture | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 36:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On 22 January 2020 Sir David Attenborough spoke to the House of Lords about his hopes and fears for the planet.
He said “There is a great surge worldwide to recognise the problems that we face, and a determination to do something about it… now is the time to act. We cannot delay any more.”
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- UK and Sub-Saharan Africa inquiry | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee begins its inquiry into Sub-Saharan Africa on 22 January.
The inquiry will explore how the UK’s colonial history affects perceptions of Sub-Saharan Africa and the effect this has on policies toward the region.
Find out more: http://ow.ly/isue50xZJiB
#Africa #HouseofLords #UKParliament
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- Ping Pong | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When a bill has passed through third reading in both Houses it is returned to the first House (where it started) for any amendments made by the second House to be considered. If the Commons makes amendments to the bill, the Lords must consider them and either agree or disagree to the amendments or make alternative proposals.
If the Lords disagrees with any Commons amendments, or makes alternative proposals, then the bill is sent back to the Commons. A bill may go back and forth between each House until both Houses reach agreement on the exact wording of the bill – this is known as ‘ping pong’
Find out more: https://services.parliament.uk/bills
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- How does a bill become a law? | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law, presented for debate before Parliament. A bill can start in the Commons or the Lords and must be approved in the same form by both Houses before becoming an Act (law).
Find out more: https://services.parliament.uk/bills
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- Lord Speaker statement on Australian wildfires | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, made a statement regarding the Australian wildfires in the House of Lords chamber on Tuesday 7 January 2020.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/lords
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- Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for. Members of the Lords refer to their question on the day's business agenda (the order paper).
Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/lords
#HouseofLords #UKParliament #LordsQs
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- Reaching a sustainable future | Chamber Event 2019 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:11:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Chamber Event took place on Friday 29 November 2019 when schools, civic organisations and members of the House of Lords took part in an inter-generational debate.
The participants were asked "How can we reach a sustainable future?" The debate focused on climate change and how the government, individuals and industries should tackle the pressing issues we face today, as well as the ethical questions about how our lifestyle choices will impact people in the future.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/lords-chamber-event
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- State Opening, How it happens | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. It is the only regular occasion when the three constituent parts of Parliament – the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons – meet.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/stateopening
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- Girls breaking barriers | Chamber Event 2018 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:14:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Friday 16 November 2018, 200 young people from across the UK had their say in the House of Lords Chamber on the some of the key barriers facing young women and girls in the UK and around the world.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/get-involved-with-the-lords/outreach-programmes/lords-chamber-event/chamber-event-2018/
#HouseofLords #ChamberEvent
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- President Carter | Lord Speaker Lecture | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 59:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America, visited the House of Lords on Wednesday 3 February 2016 to deliver a lecture on the eradication of Guinea worm disease as the second of the Lord Speaker’s global lecture series.
The lecture, titled Final Days of the Fiery Serpent: Guinea Worm Eradication, was delivered by President Carter on behalf of The Carter Center.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/january/lords-president-carter-lecture
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- 20 Years of Scottish Devolution: Pass or Fail? | Lord Speaker Lectures
- Runtime
- 38:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday 15 May, Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale gave the third talk in the Lord Speaker’s 2019 Lecture Series, 20 Years of Scottish Devolution: Pass or Fail?
Lord McConnell, former MP, MSP and first minister of Scotland from 2001 to 2007, spoke about the last 20 years of Scottish devolution, and the role of the Scottish Parliament. Following the talk, Lord McConnell took part in a Q&A session with members and staff of the Lords.
#Devolution #ScottishDevolution #HouseofLords
Video: BBC Parliament
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- The BBC and the future of news | Lord Speaker Lectures
- Runtime
- 40:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday 20 March, Lord Hall of Birkenhead gave the second talk in the Lord Speaker’s 2019 Lecture Series: The BBC and the future of news.
Lord Hall, the Director-General of the BBC, spoke about impartiality, the fightback against ‘fake news’ and the global role of the BBC. Following the talk, Lord Hall participated in a lively Q&A session with Peers and staff.
#BBC #FakeNews #HouseofLords
Video: BBC Parliament
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- Royal Approbation | Speaker of the House of Commons | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 17:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 4 November Sir Lindsay Hoyle became the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Following his election he was called to the House of Lords to receive the Royal Approbation. This reflects the Speaker's constitutional role as spokesperson for the House, with rights of access to the Sovereign. At this time the newly confirmed Speaker laid claim on behalf of the Commons to “all their ancient and undoubted rights and privileges.”
Why does the House need the Queen’s permission to elect a new Speaker?
Historically the Speaker’s role was to report to the Monarch on the Commons’ deliberations. Although this has not been the case for several hundred years, the tradition of Royal permission and Royal approbation remains. The approbation is also the occasion on which the Speaker claims the traditional privileges of the Commons (e.g. of freedom of speech and debate) on behalf of the House.
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- Hong Kong debate | Thursday 24 October | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:48:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 24 October, members of the House of Lords, including a former shadow spokesperson for foreign and commonwealth affairs, debated the recent political unrest in Hong Kong and calls to offer residents of Hong Kong citizenship in another country.
Find out more http://ow.ly/H1Fx50wTCNX
Read House of Lords Library briefing http://ow.ly/SCdr50wTCPG
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- Black History Month | Baroness Benjamin | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 6:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch Baroness Benjamin talk about Lord Constantine, her journey to the House of Lords, being a member and the diversity of its membership today.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/september/lords-black-history-month-2019
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #FloellaBenjamin
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- Black History Month | Baroness Young of Hornsey | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch Baroness Young of Hornsey about Lord Constantine, her journey to the House of Lords, being a member and the diversity of its membership today.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/september/lords-black-history-month-2019
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #BaronessYoung
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- Black History Month | Lord Constantine | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Cricketer, barrister, politician, campaigner against racial injustice and member of House of Lords. Lord Constantine became the first black member in 1969.
Learn about how his achievements paved the way for change
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/september/lords-black-history-month-2019/
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #LearieConstantine
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- Thursday 25 July | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 30:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 25 July in #LordsQs:
- Lord Sharkey to ask Her Majesty's Government what progress is being made towards the introduction of Sharia-compliant student finance. (0:00:01)
- Lord Collins of Highbury to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Final Judgment and Summary of the Independent Tribunal into Forced Organ Harvesting from Prisoners of Conscience in China, published on 17 June. (0:07:50)
- Baroness Wheeler to ask Her Majesty's Governm...
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- Apollo Moon Landing | Monday 15 July 2019 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 51:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 15 July, members of the House of Lords debated the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing on 20 July 1969.
This was a short debate, they take place on most days. They allow members to put their experience to good use by discussing topical issues.
The debate was proposed by Lord Mawson (Crossbench), partner of The People’s Moon project with Aldrin Family Foundation, and was responded to by Lord Henley (Conservative), the parliamentary under-secretary of state, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Read the Lords Hansard transcript: http://bit.ly/2O1ThI1
Lords Library note: Apollo Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary: https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/LBP-2019-0084
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- Thursday 18 July | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 30:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 18 July in #LordsQs:
- Lord Forsyth of Drumlean asked government what advice it provides to British citizens intending to climb Everest and what discussions it has made to Nepal to reduce the number of permits in spring and autumn (0:00:01)
- Lord Marlesford asked government what plan it has to review recruitment at UK Visas and Immigration and the Border Force (0:07:55)
- Lord Addington asked government what plans it has to ensure national lottery providers othe...
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- Review of Select and Investigative Committees | Liaison Committee | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Liaison Committee has published its report reviewing Lords Investigative and Scrutiny Committees. This review is the first full review of House of Lords committees in over 25 years, and recommends a new Public Services Committee to address current scrutiny gaps.
Lord McFall of Alcluith, chair of the Liaison Committee, introduces the findings.
Read more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/liaison-committee/news-parliament-2017/review-of-committees-report-170719
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- Thursday 11 July | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 30:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 11 July in #LordsQs:
- Lord Clement-Jones asked government what assessment they have made of the imposition and operation of public spaces protection orders (0:00:01)
- Baroness Gardner of Parkes asked government what assessment they have made of NHS dentistry services (0:07:43)
- Lord West of Spithead asked government whether the number of frigates in commission available for operations would fall below 13 in any year before 2026 (0:14:57)
- Lord Ba...
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- Thursday 4 July | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 31:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 4 July in #LordsQs:
- Baroness Cox asked government what progress it has made implementing the recommendations of the independent review into application of sharia law in England and Wales, and of a Council of Europe resolution that all Islamic marriages should also be registered as civil marriages (0:00:02)
- Lord Campbell-Savours asked government what discussions the Home Office has had with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in the last month (0:07:39)
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- Thursday 27 June | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 30:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the full transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 27 June in #LordsQs:
- Baroness Aneley of St Johns asked government what support it gives to the work of the World Food Programme (0:00:03)
- Lord Blunkett asked government for its estimate of likely reduction in higher education institutions’ student teaching and contact time, if they adopt the recommendations of the Augur Review into Post-18 Education (0:08:04)
- Lord Hain asked government what proposals it has to grant a pension to severely injured vict...
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- Knife crime | Lords debates | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:23:22
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch as members of the House of Lords debate the impact of government policy on knife crime.
The debate was proposed by Lord Paddick (Liberal Democrat), former deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for home affairs.
Members taking part included:
- Lord Cormack (Conservative), former member of the EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee
- Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat), board member of Safer London
- Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick (Crossbench), former chair of Crime Concern
- Lord Rosser (Labour), shadow spokesperson for home affairs
Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative), minister of state in the Home Office, responded on behalf of the government.
Read more about the knife crime debate, read the Lords Library background briefing and see full speakers’ list https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/june/lords-discuss-rise-in-knife-crime-/
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- Thursday 20 June | Lords Questions | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 31:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Members of the Lords refer to their question written on the day's business agenda (the order paper). Turn on subtitles or read the full transcript (link below) to read the full question and see which member is speaking.
Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part.
On Thursday 20 June in #LordsQs:
- Lord Lexden asked government what progress has been made in inter-party talks in Northern Ireland (0:00:02)
- Baroness McIntosh of Pickering asked government what progress it has made in discussions with the EU about Brexit (0:08:16)
- Lord Berkeley of Knighton asked government for its assessment of the recent increase in thefts of catalytic converters on motorists and the insurance industry (0:15:24)
- the B...
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- Thursday 13 June | Lords Questions | House of Lords
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- 31:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking.
On Thursday 13 June in #LordsQs:
- Lord Empey asked government for its assessment of the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to compensate victims of Historical Institutional Abuse, as recommended by the Report of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry (0:00:02)
- Lord Lilley asked government what announcements the EU and UK have made on air travel, haulage, visas and safety certificates in the event of a no deal Brexit (0:07:26)
- Lord Smith of Hindhead asked government what discussions it has had with @PPLVideos on increasing the Specially Featured Entertainment tariff (0:15:34)
- Baroness Brinton asked government what steps it is ...
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- Technology & environmental stresses in 2050 and beyond | Lord Speaker Lectures
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- 38:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday 27 February, Lord Rees of Ludlow gave the first talk of the year in the Lord Speaker’s 2019 Lecture Series.
Lord Rees spoke about technology and environmental stresses in 2050 and beyond and participated in a lively Q&A session following the talk.
Find out more about the Lord Speaker: https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/lord-speaker/
Video: BBC Parliament
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- Thursday 6 June | Lords Questions | House of Lords
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- 30:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic.
Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking.
On Thursday 6 June in #LordsQs:
- Baroness Deech asked government what steps it was taking to promote gender equality in the House of Lords (0:00:01)
- Lord Alton of Liverpool asked government how much UK aid had been given to Pakistan since 2009 and if this was used to support persecuted minorities (0:06:57)
- Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top asked government whether it had plans to review the childcare system (0:16:03)
- Baroness Cox asked government for its assessment of recent events in Sudan, following attacks against protesters by security forces (0:23:16)
Read the full transcript of yesterday’s questions in Lords Hansard: https://hansard.parliam...
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- Thursday 23 May | LordsQs | House of Lords
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- 30:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic it is responsible for.
Government ministers or spokespersons answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking and for the full text of each question.
On Thursday 23 May in #LordsQs:
- Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe asked government what plans they have to sponsor research into the benefits of gaming for children’s mental health (0:00:01)
- Baroness Meacher asked government whether the threat of prosecution under the Suicide Act 1961 is causing suffering to terminally ill people (0:07:52)
- Baroness Rawlings asked government how they would ensure museums and galleries remain accessible to the public (0:15:55)
- Lord Foulkes of Cumnock asked government for their assessment of the powers available to the Electoral Commission (0:22:48)
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- Thursday 16 May | LordsQs | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 30:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic.
Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking.
On Thursday 16 May in #LordsQs:
- Baroness Donaghy asked government what its strategy was for the increasing the number and retention of social workers (0:00:13)
- Lord Redesdale asked government how it was increasing the priority given to teaching climate change science (0:07:58)
- Lord Greaves asked government what steps it had taken to eradicate Japanese knotweed (0:16:03)
- Lord Dykes asked government when it expects to report to Parliament on the outcome of discussions on Brexit with the Labour Party (0:22:56)
Read the full transcript of yesterday’s questions in Lords Hansard: https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2019-05-16
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- Thursday 2 May | LordsQs | House of Lords
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- 31:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking.
On Thursday 2 May in #LordsQs:
- Lord McColl of Dulwich asked government what plans it has to introduce a national system of recording number and treatment of new amputees attending limb fitting centres in England (0:00:00)
- Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale asked government when UK and Scottish ministers will next meet and what they will discuss (0:08:22)
- the Bishop of St Albans asked government what assessment it has made of the impact of rural crime on farming communities (0:15:16)
- Lord Roberts of Llandudno asked government what assessment it has made of the decrease in local authority spending since 2009 and the number of deaths of homeless people (0:...
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- Climate change | Lords debates | House of Lords
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- 3:00:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Members of the House of Lords debate government’s obligations under the Climate Change Act 2008 and the security and economic implications of continuing climate change.
The debate starts at 0:17:22 after an urgent question repeat and members' Q&A on the findings of the inquiry into the National Security Committee leak.
Members taking part in the debate include Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chair of The Carbon Trust, Lord Hunt of Chesterton, emeritus professor of climate modelling at University College London, Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer, board member of Unicef, and Lord Deben, chair of the independent advisory body the Committee on Climate Change.
Read more about the climate change debate, and see full speakers’ list https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/lords-debates-climate-change/
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- Thursday 25 April | LordsQs | House of Lords
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- 31:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the start of business every sitting day Monday to Thursday, the House of Lords quizzes government on any topic. Government ministers or spokespeople must answer members’ questions, and any member may take part. Turn on subtitles to see which member is speaking.
On Thursday 25 April in #LordsQs:
- Lord Scriven asked government when the Midland Mainline will be electrified all the way to Sheffield (0:00:01)
- on behalf of Baroness Sheehan, Lord Paddick asked government what assessment it has made of the progress of the community sponsorship scheme in supporting resettled refugees in the UK (0:08:14)
- Lord Storey asked government what assessment it has made of the importance of having locally produced content and services on local commercial radio stations (0:16:00)
- Lord Berkeley asked the Senior Deputy Speaker, following the Notre Dame fire, whether means of detecting and extinguishing fires in the roof space of th...
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- Contact Group | Intergenerational Fairness Committee | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision has called on the Government to take steps to deliver a fairer society and support younger people in the UK and ensure our strong intergenerational bonds are not undermined.
Find out more and read the full report https://www.parliament.uk/intergenerational-fairness
