Eleanor Laing Before the debate begins, I have to remind Members that, as “Erskine May” says: “Good temper and moderation are the characteristics of parliamentary language. Parliamentary...
Lindsay Hoyle The motion just agreed by the House provides for both motions in the name of the hon. Member for Erewash (Maggie Throup) to be debated together. The questions on each motion will be put...
Sajid Javid With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the omicron variant and the steps we are taking to keep our country safe. We have always known that a worrying new variant could...
Thangam Debbonaire Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
[Relevant documents: Twelfth Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Leasehold Reform, Session 2017-2019, HC 1468, and the Government Response, CP 99; Correspondence...
Alicia Kearns I beg to move, That this House notes the concerning political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina; expresses its support for institutions set out in the Dayton Peace Agreement, and the office and...
Proceedings resumed.
Gillian Keegan With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on our plans for adult social care. Today we are publishing our ambitious 10-year vision for adult social care—our White Paper:...
Edward Argar Madam Deputy Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on the work we are doing to keep our country safe this winter. Today, we have published our health and social care approach...
Second Reading
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
[Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
Esther McVey Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government and House of Commons Commission guidance....
Yvonne Fovargue Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons...
Geraint Davies Before we begin, I remind hon. Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of...
[Geraint Davies in the Chair]
[Rushanara Ali in the Chair] [Relevant documents: e-petition 587165, Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK, e-petition 593806, Seek to rejoin the EU pet...
[Relevant document: e-petition 580646, Shift to a Wellbeing Economy: put the health of people and planet first.]
Virendra Sharma Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons...
Fay Jones I beg to move, That this House has considered Wales’s contribution to the UK armed forces. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McVey. I should start by declaring an interest, in...
Peter Bone I remind Members that the House authorities request people to wear face coverings, except when they are speaking in the debate. I am also asked to remind Members to have a covid lateral flow test...
Opened in December 1999, Westminster Hall is aimed at fostering a new style of debate. Sessions are open to all MPs, who sit in a horseshoe arrangement which is meant to encourage constructive rather than confrontational debate.
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Lord Grocott: Moved by Lord Grocott That the Bill be now read a second time.
Lord Kamall My Lords, I shall now repeat a Statement made in another place. The Statement is as follows: “Mr Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a Statement on the omicron variant and the...
Lord True: Moved by Lord True That the Bill be now read a second time. Relevant documents: 8th Report from the Constitution Committee
Lord Bragg: Moved by Lord Bragg That this House takes note of the BBC’s value to the United Kingdom and a wider global audience and the case for Her Majesty’s Government giving it...
Lord Kamall: Moved by Lord Kamall That the Regulations laid before the House on 29 November be approved. Relevant documents: 22nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee....
Lord Fowler: Moved by Lord Fowler To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress that has been made in the UK and globally in reducing HIV and AIDS, since...
Baroness Randerson To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards amending the requirements of the driving test for HGV drivers.
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 1 December. “With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on our plans for adult social care. Today we...
Lord Bassam of Brighton To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to legislate to strengthen the “fit and proper person” test for the ownership of football clubs.
Baroness Blower To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the efficacy and efficiency of outsourcing the telephone services provided by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.