| Week beginning Monday 12 October 2026 |
Thursday 15 October 2026
Lord Vaizey of Didcot to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of increases to employer’s National Insurance on the arts and cultural sector. To be answered by Baroness Mackenzie of Sherwood (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Lord Balfe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast that welfare expenditure will reach £407 billion by 2030–31. To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department for Work and Pensions)
Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the number of foreign national offenders held in prisons in England and Wales. To be answered by Lord Lemos (Ministry of Justice)
Lord Robathan to ask His Majesty’s Government what evidence they have regarding the allegation of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Cabinet Office)
| Week beginning Monday 12 October 2026 |
Estimated Rising Time:
Chamber:
The House is expected to rise at around 9.30pm
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 6pm
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the early release scheme.’ Lord Lemos (MoJ)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘Statement on Drumcree’ - Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (NIO)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘International Update’ - Baroness Smith of Basildon (LHOL)