The Queen’s Speech sets out the Government’s policy and legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. The speech is usually read by the Queen in the Lords chamber during the State Opening of Parliament. This year, Prince Charles read the speech on the Queen’s behalf. The speech took place on 10 May.
This page presents Lords Library research produced ahead of the debates on the Queen’s Speech.
2022 Queen's Speech day 1
Research for the debate on levelling up, communities and transport
2022 Queen's Speech day 2
Research for the debate on home affairs, justice, culture, media and the constitution
2022 Queen's Speech day 3
Research for the debate on the economy, energy and the environment
2022 Queen's Speech day 4
Research for the debate on education, welfare, health and public services
2022 Queen's Speech day 5
Research for the debate on foreign affairs, defence and trade
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