Click on the links below for the on-line versions of an excellent booklet that offers a broad overview of the role and functions of the House of Lords. These include the following three main areas:

1. Making laws
2. Holding the Government to account
3. Independence, Experience & Expertise

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2010 - 2012 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2009 - 2010 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2008 - 2009 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2007 - 2008 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2006 - 2007 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2005 - 2006 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2004 - 2005 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2003 - 2004 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2002 - 2003 session'

Click here for 'The Work of the House of Lords, 2001 - 2002 session'

To obtain hard copies of these booklets please call the House of Lords Information Office: Telephone 020 7219 3107.