The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from, and complements the work of, the House of Commons. Members of the Lords play a vital role making laws and keeping a check on government.
Lords decides members of the armed forces are exempt from expulsion
Members scrutinise domestic violence and social welfare issues
Lords covers clinical commissioning groups' governance and more
Lords agrees to final amendments on 'bedroom tax'
The House is not expected to sit today
Sentencing (Reform) Bill - Second reading - Mr Philip Hollobone
Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill - Second reading (Day 2) - John McDonnell
No business announced for today
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