The House of Lords is due to debate two committee reports on the Northern Ireland Protocol on 13 September 2021. This briefing summarises the reports and recent developments relating to the protocol, including the Government’s July 2021 command paper that argued for discussions with the EU to find a “new balance” in the protocol.

The House of Lords is due to debate two committee reports on the Northern Ireland Protocol on 13 September 2021. This briefing summarises the reports and recent developments relating to the protocol, including the Government’s July 2021 command paper that argued for discussions with the EU to find a “new...

My Lords, with the leave of the House and on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the two Motions standing in his name on the Order Paper.

My Lords, with the leave of the House and on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the two Motions standing in his name on the Order Paper.

Lords motions to appoint Lord Goldmsith and Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd to the European Union Committee in place of Lord Jay of Ewelme and Lord Morris of Aberavon and to appoint Lord Rennard to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in place of Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope. Agreed to on question.

Lords motions to appoint Lord Goldmsith and Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd to the European Union Committee in place of Lord Jay of Ewelme and Lord Morris of Aberavon and to appoint Lord Rennard to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in place of Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to agree the first report from the Procedure Committee on Appointment of Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body Spokesperson and Sponsor Body members; General and balloted debates for the new parliamentary session; Committee statements; Privileges Committee: consequences of establishing the Conduct Committee; Terms of reference of the European Union Committee (HL 29). Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to agree the first report from the Procedure Committee on Appointment of Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body Spokesperson and Sponsor Body members; General and balloted debates for the new parliamentary session; Committee statements; Privileges Committee: consequences of establishing the Conduct Committee; Terms of reference of the European Union Committee...

My Lords, the first report from the Procedure Committee covers five areas. The reasons for each proposed change are set out clearly in the report published last week, but I will say a few words about each.

First, the report proposes arrangements for a Lords spokesperson to speak and answer parliamentary...

My Lords, the first report from the Procedure Committee covers five areas. The reasons for each proposed change are set out clearly in the report published last week, but I will say a few words about each.

First, the report proposes arrangements for a Lords spokesperson to speak and answer parliamentary...

On 31 January 2020, the UK left the EU under the terms of the withdrawal agreement. This provided for an implementation period during which most EU laws, including new laws, would continue to apply to the UK. The transition period will last until 31 December 2020, unless the UK and EU agree an extension.

On 31 January 2020, the UK left the EU under the terms of the withdrawal agreement. This provided for an implementation period during which most EU laws, including new laws, would continue to apply to the UK. The transition period will last until 31 December 2020, unless the UK and...

Lords motions to appoint Deputy Chairmen of Committees, House of Lords Commission, Communications and Digital Committee, Conduct Committee, Constitution Committee, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, Economic Affairs Committee, European Union Committee, Finance Committee, Hybrid Instruments Committee, International Relations and Defence Committee, Liaison Committee, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) Board, Procedure Committee, Science and Technology Committee, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, Services Committee and Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee, with proposed membership and powers. Agreed to on question.

Lords motions to appoint Deputy Chairmen of Committees, House of Lords Commission, Communications and Digital Committee, Conduct Committee, Constitution Committee, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, Economic Affairs Committee, European Union Committee, Finance Committee, Hybrid Instruments Committee, International Relations and Defence Committee, Liaison Committee, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology...

My Lords, in order to provide a supersonic start to the establishment of Select Committees, I beg to move the 18 Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper.

My Lords, in order to provide a supersonic start to the establishment of Select Committees, I beg to move the 18 Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper.

Lords motion to appoint the Earl of Kinnoull as Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees (Chair of the European Union Committee) for this Session. Agreed to nemine dissentiente.

Lords motion to appoint the Earl of Kinnoull as Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees (Chair of the European Union Committee) for this Session. Agreed to nemine dissentiente.

Lords motions to appoint House of Lords Commission, Communications and Digital Committee, Conduct Committee, Constitution Committee, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, Economic Affairs Committee, European Union Committee, Finance Committee, Hybrid Instruments Committee, Liaison Committee, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), Procedure Committee, Science and Technology Committee, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, Services Committee, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee, Human Rights Committee, National Security Strategy Committee, Statutory Instruments Committee, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee and Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee, with proposed membership and powers. Agreed to on question.

Lords motions to appoint House of Lords Commission, Communications and Digital Committee, Conduct Committee, Constitution Committee, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, Economic Affairs Committee, European Union Committee, Finance Committee, Hybrid Instruments Committee, Liaison Committee, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), Procedure Committee, Science and Technology Committee, Secondary Legislation...

Lords motion to appoint the Earl of Kinnoull as Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees, and as Chair of the European Union Committee, for this Session. Agreed to nemine dissentiente.

Lords motion to appoint the Earl of Kinnoull as Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees, and as Chair of the European Union Committee, for this Session. Agreed to nemine dissentiente.

My Lords, the whole House owes the noble Lord, Lord McFall, and his colleagues a vote of thanks for this report, because it moves us into a new era. In particular, I strongly support the move to a more comprehensive system of thematic policy committees. I will, however, suggest a...

My Lords, the whole House owes the noble Lord, Lord McFall, and his colleagues a vote of thanks for this report, because it moves us into a new era. In particular, I strongly support the move to a more comprehensive system of thematic policy committees. I will, however, suggest a...

My Lords, I think I should start by declaring an interest, inasmuch as I submitted both written and oral evidence to the committee as this review was taking place. I very much welcome the report and pay tribute to the excellent work of the Liaison Committee, led by the noble...

My Lords, I think I should start by declaring an interest, inasmuch as I submitted both written and oral evidence to the committee as this review was taking place. I very much welcome the report and pay tribute to the excellent work of the Liaison Committee, led by the noble...

My Lords, may I begin by expressing my warm congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord McFall, not only for the admirable report which he and his committee have produced but also for the assiduous way in which he has gone round various

groups within the House to explain and discuss...

My Lords, may I begin by expressing my warm congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord McFall, not only for the admirable report which he and his committee have produced but also for the assiduous way in which he has gone round various

groups within the House to explain and discuss...

Madam Chair, my Lords, it is a sweet courtesy in this House to thank the mover of a Motion. I want to go beyond that in thanking the noble Lord, Lord McFall, and his colleagues for the way in which they have gone about this report. We have all been...

Madam Chair, my Lords, it is a sweet courtesy in this House to thank the mover of a Motion. I want to go beyond that in thanking the noble Lord, Lord McFall, and his colleagues for the way in which they have gone about this report. We have all been...

My Lords, enjoying as I do the privilege of being a member of the Liaison Committee, I would like to say how encouraging it has been to me—and I am sure to other members who may be listening—to hear not only that the report so ably moved by the noble...

My Lords, enjoying as I do the privilege of being a member of the Liaison Committee, I would like to say how encouraging it has been to me—and I am sure to other members who may be listening—to hear not only that the report so ably moved by the noble...

My Lords, I am speaking in the gap not by choice. I understand that there has been a procedural change. Whereas previously these debates were not listed, on this occasion they are. That is why I did not apply to speak in the debate. So I will keep my remarks...

My Lords, I am speaking in the gap not by choice. I understand that there has been a procedural change. Whereas previously these debates were not listed, on this occasion they are. That is why I did not apply to speak in the debate. So I will keep my remarks...

My Lords, I, too, regret speaking in the gap. I feel that this is one of the most important reports that we have had in front of us for a long time, so I thank the noble Lord, Lord McFall, very much.

This goes to the very kernel of what the...

My Lords, I, too, regret speaking in the gap. I feel that this is one of the most important reports that we have had in front of us for a long time, so I thank the noble Lord, Lord McFall, very much.

This goes to the very kernel of what the...

My Lords, I thank every Member for the generous welcome the report has had. Rather than refer to individual Members, I will sum up the themes very briefly. We are dealing with an entirely new global environment and the committee was very aware of that throughout. The pace of societal...

My Lords, I thank every Member for the generous welcome the report has had. Rather than refer to individual Members, I will sum up the themes very briefly. We are dealing with an entirely new global environment and the committee was very aware of that throughout. The pace of societal...