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Summary
King Charles III will read the 2024 King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024. The speech will set out the UK government’s policy and legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session.
The Lords’ debates on the King’s Speech will take place over six days between 18 and 25 July:
- Thursday 18 July (day 1): Energy, the environment and housing
- Friday 19 July (day 2): Creating opportunities: education, early years and health care
- Monday 22 July (day 3): Economic growth, infrastructure and employment
- Tuesday 23 July (day 4): Constitution and devolution
- Wednesday 24 July (day 5): Justice and home affairs
- Thursday 25 July (day 6): Foreign affairs and defence
On this page you can access research briefings and reading lists of materials available from the Library’s collections listed by subject area, and a short selection of related content.
Research by subject
Browse Lords Library research for the King's Speech by subject area
The Library’s research briefings are prepared in advance of the King’s Speech based on the UK government’s general election manifesto commitments and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; they do not constitute official information about the government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced.
Items referenced in the reading lists below are available to members, members’ staff and staff of the House. Access to material in the Library collections requires a parliamentary login.
Reading lists by subject
Browse reading lists of material available from the Lords Library collections by subject area
