If necessary, Consideration of Lords messages
The Commons will consider messages received from the House of Lords on legislative matters. This is a procedural stage where the Commons reviews Lords amendments, requests, or communications on bills that have been through the Upper House, deciding whether to accept, reject, or amend them further.
This is a routine procedural item essential to the legislative process. It ensures coordination between the two Houses of Parliament and allows the Commons to scrutinise Lords amendments before bills progress toward Royal Assent. The specific bills under consideration are not yet detailed.
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- Consideration of Lords message28 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords messages
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If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill
- Consideration of Lords message28 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Crime and Policing Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Upcoming on related topics
- Oral questions10 Jun 2026— Scotland
Scotland
Other - Oral evidence9 Jun 2026
Modernisation Committee: Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates
Other - Adjournment21 May 2026
Imprisonment of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran
Other - Business Statement21 May 2026
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
Other - Debate on the Address18 May 2026
Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on backing business to create economic growth
Other - Ministerial statement14 May 2026
Dillon Judgment
Other
Past on related topics
- Prorogation29 Apr 2026
A Royal Commission is expected: any business scheduled after it has been received will not be proceeded with The Speaker will not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to).
Other - Motion29 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
Other - Ten Minute Rule Motion29 Apr 2026
In-Person Banking Services
Other - Ten Minute Rule Motion28 Apr 2026
Local Area Energy Plans
Other - Motion28 Apr 2026
Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion
Other - Debate28 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Other