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Hear an update from Baroness Sheehan, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, on waste crime and the performance of the Environment Agency in addressing it.
➡️ Watch the committee meeting with Philip Duffy, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency
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Over 10 million adults in the country have numeracy skills equivalent to an 11 year old or younger.
The new House of Lords Numeracy for Life Committee wants to hear your views on the topic.
➡️ Learn more from committee chair, Lord Agnew and get involved by 27 April https://orlo.uk/FTIOo
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A new House of Lords committee has been set up to look into the impact and effectiveness of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Whether you’re someone with lived experience of domestic abuse, a frontline professional, an academic, a public body, a specialist domestic abuse organisation, a lawyer, or just interested in the Act, the committee wants to hear from you.
➡️ Hear more from committee chair, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws and share your views by 20 April https://orlo.uk/qf2Z2
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⏸️ The House of Lords has now paused for the Easter recess and returns to business on Monday 13 April.
During the recess you can take a tour of the Palace of Westminster.
🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets at https://orlo.uk/CnV1D
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Iran was in the spotlight in the House of Lords on Monday 23 March. Members pressed government in an urgent question on UK homeland defence in light of the long-range missile capabilities demonstrated by Iran in their strike on the Diego Garcia military base.
📺 Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/oV6EX
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The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from Lord Harris of Haringey on what assessment the government has made of UK homeland defence in light of the long-range missile capabilities demonstrated by Iran in their strike on the Diego Garcia military base. Watch live from 3.15pm on Monday 23 March.
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Pubs, business rates and online vs physical retailers were all on the agenda on 18 March as members pressed the government on support for struggling high streets and towns.
Members quiz the government and call for action on a range of topics every sitting Monday to Thursday.
📺 See the full question at https://orlo.uk/aKIyf
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Strait of Hormuz was in the spotlight in the House of Lords this week as members quizzed the government on steps it’s taking to keep the waterway open for shipping.
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What are your views on national resilience in the UK? The new House of Lords National Resilience Committee wants to hear from you.
➡️ Hear more from committee chair, Baroness Coussins and share your views by 20 April https://orlo.uk/LyyVR
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The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from the Earl of Effingham on the recent military strikes in Iran and Qatar and what steps the government is taking to secure UK energy sources and reduce the cost of energy for UK citizens. Watch live from 11.45am on Thursday 19 March.
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