❓ #LordsQs on accommodation for women released from prison, mental health services for rough sleepers, constitutional reform and future trade with the EU.
In Grand Committee, work away from the chamber, from 3.45pm: #HouseofLords debates new regulations on payments to farmers and to electricity suppliers, food and feed safety, and Commissioner for Patient Safety.
❓ Starting now: #LordsQs on accommodation for women released from prison, mental health services for rough sleepers, constitutional reform and priorities for future trade with the EU.
🟥 made over 2000 government and opposition amendments to bills
🟥 asked over 500 questions to government in the chamber
As the year draws to a close, we’re looking back at highlights from the Lords.
Many changes to draft laws are made in the Lords. These can include changes adopted by government following members proposals earlier in a bill's progress through the House. They also include amendments directly from the government or other parties and groups.
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📱 Keeping children safe online
The Lords completed detailed scrutiny of the #OnlineSafetyBill this year. The government accepted changes to the bill originally proposed by Lords members on AI-generated content, age verification and Ofcom guidance on protecting women and girls.
❓ Live now: #LordsQs on food security and Ukraine, #GPS disruption or damage, ministers of religion at scenes of serious injury and reducing reliance on Russian energy.
#HouseofLords considers Commons changes to #NationalityBordersBill from 3.15pm. Treatment of refugees, employment for asylum seekers waiting more than six months among topics in the spotlight.
Global Positioning System #GPS in #LordsQs at 2.45pm as Lord West of Spithead quizzes government on the UK’s fallback should services be disrupted or damaged.
The attendance of ministers of religion at the scenes of serious injury in #LordsQs spotlight as @danielmgmoylan presses government for an emergency services strategy.
❓ Live now: #LordsQs on the Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre, creating an independent regulator for English football, humanist marriages and tackling malaria globally.