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.
Related business
Past similar business
- Consideration of Lords message28 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill
- Consideration of Lords message28 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords messages
- 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 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 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Upcoming on related topics
- Business Statement16 Jul 2026
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
Other - Oral questions15 Jul 2026— Scotland
Scotland
Other - Oral questions9 Jul 2026— Solicitor General
Solicitor General
Other - Consideration of Lords amendments6 Jul 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords Amendments
Other - Business Statement2 Jul 2026
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
Other - Oral evidence30 Jun 2026
Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates
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 - Ten Minute Rule Motion29 Apr 2026
In-Person Banking Services
Other - Motion29 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
Other - Motion28 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
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