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  1. May 14

    Find out more about the Robing Room in the

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  2. May 14

    took place here between 1941 and 1944. The Lords returned to its chamber in May 1951, 10 years after the bombing. attended a service to commemorate the bombing earlier this week

    What’s striking is that the immense commitment of our staff to public service is as true today as it was then, but now in very different ways during the pandemic.
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  3. May 14

    It is 80 years since the bombing of during World War II, which saw the chamber destroyed. The temporarily moved to the Robing Room, where a replica chamber was set up, pictured here courtesy of

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  4. May 14

    This week Lord McFall of Alcluith presides for the first time as of the . Find out more about the role

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  5. May 14

    appoints as Clerk Assistant, the second most senior official in the Lords Administration

    Congratulations to , who has just been appointed the first woman Clerk Assistant in since the post was created in the 1600s. She has an important role in both procedure and the administration of the House. I look forward to working with her!
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  6. May 14

    discusses child vulnerability with and and how the government can tackle it. Catch up

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    "It just costs a lot more if you're not able to deal with issues in a universal setting" The "false economy" of squeezing out prevention & services - speaks to the inquiry on today
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  7. May 14

    hears from and on good digital citizenship and the Online Safety Bill, as it continues to investigate freedom of expression online. Catch up

    WATCH LIVE here
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  8. May 14

    Committee publishes its report on impact on , highlighting Parliament’s resilience and rapid response to the pandemic. Read more

    📢Following its inquiry into the constitutional implications of COVID-19, the Committee has today published the second of three reports on this subject: the impact of COVID-19 on Parliament. 📃Read the full report here👇
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  9. May 14

    In committees this week: appoints 2021-22 committees following . Lords committees investigate broad, long-term issues including , and a national plan for . View full list

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  10. May 14

    Members discuss disruption to high speed trains as accepts an urgent question from . Catch up

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  11. May 14

    begins five-day debate on topics in the including the constitution, devolution, the economy and more. Find out more

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  12. May 14

    This week: of Parliament takes place on Tuesday 11 May, with the in the chamber. See more photos from the day Watch on YouTube

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  13. May 13

    Watch government update and questions on live from 6.45pm

    Government update and questions on at 6.45pm. See more
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  14. May 13

    Explore today’s  debate topics in briefings from the Library: ▪️ Constitution ▪️ Devolution

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    May 13

    WATCH LIVE here

    Tomorrow at 15:00 we have our final evidence session on freedom of expression. We will be joined by and Henry Turnbull from
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  16. May 13

    The first 25 private member’s bills have been selected. These draft laws, which affect everyone, are proposed by individual members and drawn by ballot. Today’s ballot was held as a virtual event with schools from across the UK. Read more

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  17. May 13

    Day two of debate on the starts now. Watch live

    continues debate on the at 12.30pm. Members from across the UK take part in day two of the five-day debate to discuss the constitution and the Union. Find out more
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  18. May 13

    Watch live now: questions government on the violence in and

    At 12.20pm: questions government on violence in and .
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  19. May 13

    Watch live as members press government on disruption to high speed train services

    presses government on disruption to high speed train services as accepts urgent question from . Watch live on Twitter from midday
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  20. May 13

    Government update and questions on at 6.45pm. See more

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