Lords Journal

The official permanent record of decisions and proceedings in the House of Lords.

Also used as: Lords Journal, Journal of the House of Lords, House of Lords Journal

Official website: View the Lords Journal

Source / explainer: Read UK Parliament information on papers and records

Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

The Lords Journal is the official permanent record of decisions and proceedings in the House of Lords. It records formal business and decisions rather than being a transcript of speeches. It is useful where a reader needs the authoritative procedural record of what the Lords did.

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