House of Lords debates

Monday, 15 July 2019

  • Free Television Licences - Question

    15 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they had with the BBC on possible sources of funding before the BBC announced their plans to cease providing free television licences for...

  • NHS: Automation - Question

    12 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase the use of automation in the National Health Service.

  • Childhood Obesity - Question

    16 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to combat childhood obesity.

  • Litter Strategy - Question

    14 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made on implementing their Litter Strategy for England, published on 10 April 2017.

  • Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee - Membership Motions

    1 speech

    The Senior Deputy Speaker: Moved by The Senior Deputy Speaker That Baroness McGregor-Smith be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Dobbs. That Baroness Adams of...

  • Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill - Committee

    Clause 1: Extension of period for forming an Executive

    • Amendment 1

      17 speeches

      Lord Cormack: Moved by Lord Cormack 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out “ 21 October 2019” and insert “ 13 January 2020”

    • Amendment 6

      71 speeches

      Lord Anderson of Ipswich: Moved by Lord Anderson of Ipswich 6: Clause 3, page 2, line 16, at end insert “, which shall be considered by each House of Parliament in accordance with...

      Amendment 8

      8 speeches

      Lord Bruce of Bennachie: Moved by Lord Bruce of Bennachie 8: Clause 3, page 2, line 21, at end insert—“( ) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on progress made...

      Amendment 9

      17 speeches

      Lord Adonis: Moved by Lord Adonis 9: Clause 3, page 2, line 21, at end insert—“( ) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on the improvement of higher education...

      Amendment 10

      44 speeches

      Lord Cormack: Moved by Lord Cormack 10: Clause 3, page 2, line 38, leave out from “Parliament” to end of line 40 and insert “offering a consultation with the people of Northern...

      Amendment 11

      7 speeches

      The Lord Bishop of Newcastle: Moved by The Lord Bishop of Newcastle 11: Clause 3, page 3, line 2, at end insert—“(f) delivering regulatory alignment between Northern Ireland and the...

  • Space Science and Technology - Question for Short Debate

    12 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing on 20 July 1969, what plans they have (1) to exploit space science and technology,...

  • Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill - Committee (Continued)

    • Amendment 12

      11 speeches

      Lord Empey: Moved by Lord Empey 12: Clause 3, page 3, line 39, at end insert—“( ) After making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or...

    • Amendment 17

      11 speeches

      Lord Morrow: Moved by Lord Morrow 17: Clause 8, page 5, line 35, at end insert—“(1A) Any regulations under this section must include provision—(a) prohibiting any person or...

      Amendment 21

      12 speeches

      Lord Hain: Moved by Lord Hain 21: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Pension for victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents(1) The Secretary of State must make...

      Amendment 23

      16 speeches

      Baroness O'Loan: Moved by Baroness O'Loan 23: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Requirement for majority of MLAs to support regulations(1) Before a statutory...

      Amendment 24

      6 speeches

      Lord Morrow: Moved by Lord Morrow 24: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Definition of Victim(1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to change the definition...

      Amendment 25

      7 speeches

      Lord Black of Brentwood: Moved by Lord Black of Brentwood 25: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Extension of the Defamation Act 2013(1) The Secretary of State must...

      Amendment 26

      6 speeches

      Baroness Smith of Basildon: Moved by Baroness Smith of Basildon 26: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland:...

What is this?

Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

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