The week in Westminster: October 8th – 12th
The Lords, who took the whole of September off, are back at the end of their very long summer holiday…
COMMONS
The Commons is in recess until next week…
LORDS
Monday
Questions – biofuels, drink-driving, immigration and universities, new businesses
Legislation – financial services bill
Short debate – provision of mental health services
Tuesday
Legislation – defamation bill
Short debate – strength of Britain's industrial base
Wednesday
Legislation – local government finance bill
Short debate – funding of UK conservatoires
Thursday
Debate – European Union Committee Report on the modernisation of higher education in Europe
