UK Meet the House of Lords Librarian | Roles in the Lords

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Did you know the House of Lords Library dates back to 1826? Find out how it’s evolved into a modern and professional research and information service supporting members of the Lords in their parliamentary work.

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UK What is a ‘motion to regret’?

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Any member can introduce a motion to regret. Even if agreed, a regret motion does not stop the regulation becoming law, but allows members to put their concerns on record.

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UK Lords presses government on Hurricane Melissa

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On Wednesday 29 October the House of Lords presses the government in an urgent question, put forward by Lord Empey and granted by the Lord Speaker, on Hurricane Melissa.

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UK Baroness Manningham-Buller discusses the secret work her mother did during World War 2

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Have you heard of the PDSA Dickin Medal, often called the ‘Victoria Cross for animals’?

In the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner, former head of MI5 Baroness Manningham-Buller talks about the secret work her mother did during World War 2 training carrier pigeons, one of whom won the Dickin Medal.

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UK Will the government lower the drink-drive limit?

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Members discuss improving road safety and reducing fatalities associated with drink and drug-driving.

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UK When will passengers have simplified rail fares? | Inside Lords Questions

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Will the government change the rail sector to give passengers confidence they’re getting the right fare for the right journey?

In the latest episode of Inside Lords Questions, we hear from Baroness Pidgeon who recently quizzed the government on when it intends change the rail sector to ensure train passengers can have simpler fares, and the confidence they are getting good value for money.

Watch the full question to hear from other Lords members on the topic, and see how the government responded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi6-TN-wf_E

Look out for more episodes of Inside Lords Questions where we’ll speak to different members about the questions they raise to government. Catch up on previous episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLilBYVf0P9abs7iH2ILMKNy1zWa5xHFB5

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UK Assisted dying legislation under Lords committee scrutiny

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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee was appointed to consider the safeguards and procedures contained in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by hearing evidence including from professional bodies, those with professional experience of coronial services, and ministers.

Over two sessions, the committee heard from the bill’s sponsors Lord Falconer of Thoroton and Kim Leadbeater MP, plus health care professionals from the Royal Colleges of Physicians, GPs and Nursing.

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UK Watch live: Lords debates Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025

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On 12 April 2025, Parliament was recalled to fast-track the passage of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025. The government has used the act to direct the operations of British Steel Ltd, which was in danger of collapse.

This debate fulfils a government commitment made during the bill’s passage to have a debate on the act within six months of it being passed.

Find out more: https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/debate-on-steel-industry-special-measures-act-2025/

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UK Lords presses government on AWS outage

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On Tuesday 21 October the House of Lords presses the government in an urgent question, put forward by Lord Harris of Haringey and granted by the Lord Speaker, on the recent Amazon Web Services outage.

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