Selected topics of interest.
Below you will find our recent briefings on a selection of topic areas on the House of Lords.
Research Briefings: In-depth analysis on topics related to the House.
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Queen’s Speech: Lords Movers and Seconders, 1979–2022
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of the mover and seconder following each Queen’s Speech since 1979, along with each Member’s party affiliation at the time.
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Hereditary By-elections: Results
Hereditary peer by-elections are held within the House of Lords to replace excepted hereditary peers who have retired or died. This Lords Library Briefing provides a list of hereditary peers’ by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turn out and the number of candidates.
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Brief Parliamentary History of Her Reign
On 6 February 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Events and initiatives will take place throughout the year to celebrate this milestone, culminating in a four-day UK bank holiday weekend in early June.
In Focus: quick-read articles on the House of Lords.
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House of Lords data dashboard: membership of the House
This page provides interactive data on the membership of the House of Lords as at 1 May 2022.
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House of Lords data dashboard: peerage creations
This page provides interactive data on the creation of peerages in the House of Lords.
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House of Lords: timeline of response to Covid-19 pandemic
The House of Lords made several changes to its procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic. This included the use of virtual sittings and sittings which featured both physical and remote participation. This article provides a chronology of these developments.
