House of Lords debates

Monday, 17 November 2025

  • Dyscalculia - Question

    18 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they recognise dyscalculia as a learning difficulty, and what plans they have to support children who have it.

  • Artificial Intelligence Legislation - Question

    22 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government when they will publish the consultation on artificial intelligence legislation, and when a bill will be introduced.

  • Inheritance Tax: Pensions - Question

    20 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on bereaved families, confidence in pensions and future levels of pensioner poverty of proposals to impose...

  • Teachers: Music, Drama, Art and Design, and Dance - Question

    16 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government what action they will take to support an increase in the numbers training to be teachers of music, drama, art and design, and dance.

  • Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 - Motion to Approve

    1 speech

    Baroness Hayman of Ullock: Moved by Baroness Hayman of Ullock That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 September be approved. Relevant document: 37th Report from the Secondary...

  • Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - Third Reading

    Scottish, Northern Ireland and Welsh legislative consent granted. Relevant document: 10th Report from the Constitution Committee

    • Motion

      5 speeches

      Lord Hanson of Flint: Moved by Lord Hanson of Flint That the Bill do now pass.

  • Employment Rights Bill - Commons Amendments and Reasons

    Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 7th Report from the Constitution Committee

    • Motion A

      3 speeches

      Baroness Lloyd of Effra: Moved by Baroness Lloyd of Effra That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1B to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1C. 1C: Because it would weaken...

    • Motion A1 (as an amendment to Motion A)

      8 speeches

      Lord Fox: Moved by Lord Fox Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 1B.”

      Motion B

      2 speeches

      Lord Collins of Highbury: Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury That this House do not insist on its Amendments 23 and 106 to 120, to which the Commons have disagreed; and do agree with the Commons...

      Motion B1 (as an amendment to Motion B)

      9 speeches

      Lord Sharpe of Epsom: Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 23 and 106 to 120, and do disagree with the Commons in...

      Motion C

      2 speeches

      Baroness Lloyd of Effra: Moved by Baroness Lloyd of Effra That this House do not insist on its Amendment 48B to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 48C. 48C: Because the amendment...

      Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C)

      2 speeches

      Lord Sharpe of Epsom: Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 48B.”

      Motion D

      6 speeches

      Lord Leong: Moved by Lord Leong That this House do not insist on its Amendments 60B and 60C, to which the Commons have disagreed; and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 60D and 60E in...

      Motion E

      2 speeches

      Lord Collins of Highbury: Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury That this House do not insist on its Amendments 61 and 72, to which the Commons have disagreed; and do agree with the Commons in their...

      Motion E1 (as an amendment to Motion E)

      2 speeches

      Lord Burns: Moved by Lord Burns Leave out from “disagreed” to end and insert “do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 72C in lieu of Lords Amendments 61 and 72; and do...

      Motion F

      2 speeches

      Lord Collins of Highbury: Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury That this House do not insist on its Amendment 62, to which the Commons have disagreed; and do agree with the Commons in their...

      Motion F1 (as an amendment to Motion F)

      2 speeches

      Lord Sharpe of Epsom: Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 62, and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment...

  • Crime and Policing Bill - Committee (2nd Day)

    Northern Ireland legislative consent granted, Scottish and Welsh legislative consent sought. Relevant documents: 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 33rd Report from the Delegated Powers...

    • Amendment 40

      9 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 40: After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—“Forfeiture of vehicles under the Environmental Protection Act 1990In section 33C of the...

    • Amendment 43

      10 speeches

      Earl Russell: Moved by Earl Russell 43: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—“Serious and organised waste crime: national action plan(1) The Secretary of State must regard...

      Amendment 47A

      8 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 47A: Clause 10, page 18, line 19, at end insert “or the gardens and grounds of a private dwelling”Member’s explanatory statementAnyone...

      Amendment 49

      14 speeches

      Baroness Whitaker: Moved by Baroness Whitaker 49: After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—“Repeal of offence for unauthorised encampment in the Criminal Justice and Public...

      Amendment 50

      5 speeches

      Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 50: After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—“Removal of power of entry under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour...

      Amendment 51

      8 speeches

      Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 51: After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—“Gang-related graffiti(1) A person commits an offence if—(a) the...

      Amendment 53

      2 speeches

      Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 53: After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—“Offence of engaging in nuisance begging(1) A person aged 18 or over...

      Amendment 53A (to Amendment 53)

      6 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 53A: After subsection (6)(j) insert—“(k) outside any residential building.”

      Amendment 54

      6 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 54: After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—“Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: amendment(1) Schedule 2 of the...

      Amendment 55B

      6 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 55B: Clause 13, page 20, line 7, at end insert—“(3) The coordinating officer need not be a constable but must be someone versed in the...

      Amendment 55C

      8 speeches

      Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 55C: Clause 18, page 22, line 24, leave out “an amount not exceeding £60,000” and insert “a minimum of 500% of the value of the...

      Amendment 56

      9 speeches

      Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 56: Clause 27, page 31, line 16, leave out “4” and insert “14”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment...

  • Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Returned from the Commons

    The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 9.49 pm.

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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