3.16 pm
Second Reading
Nusrat Ghani Before we begin the general debate, I remind the House that on Wednesday last week, Mr Speaker renewed the waiver relating to matters sub judice in respect of ongoing or adjourned Grenfell Tower...
Chris Philp May I take this opportunity, Madam Deputy Speaker, to congratulate you on your elevation to the Chair and to welcome you to your place? Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
Wes Streeting With permission, I would like to make a statement on Lord Darzi’s investigation into the NHS. Unlike the last holders of this office, this Government will be honest about the problems the...
Chris Philp Will the Leader of the House provide a statement about forthcoming business?
Judith Cummins Before we start, I inform the House that I will bring in the Secretary of State at the end of the debate. I call the shadow Secretary of State. 1.30 pm
Torsten Bell If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11 September.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment.—(Christian Wakeford.)
Victoria Atkins It is always nice to see the right hon. Gentleman, but I was expecting to see the actual Secretary of State respond to this question. Perhaps he is at a business meeting with health firms—
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.
[Clive Betts in the Chair]
Adam Jogee I beg to move, That this House has considered waste crime in Staffordshire. It is a pleasure to speak in my first Westminster Hall debate as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme. I...
[Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
Rachel Blake I beg to move, That this House has considered the regulation of short-term lets. It is an honour and a genuine privilege to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. The issue of short-term lets is...
[Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
Siobhain McDonagh I will call Sarah Dyke to move the motion, and I will then call the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to...
Deirdre Costigan I beg to move, That this House has considered UK priorities for COP29. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I feel very lucky to have secured my second Westminster Hall debate...
Rupa Huq I remind everyone that this is a short debate, so everything is a bit squished, and most Members will not be able to make proper speeches. We have two Members down as intervening—we will...
Kevin Hollinrake I beg to move, That this House has considered the adequacy of planning policy for Traveller sites. It is a pleasure to hold this debate with you in the Chair, Dame Siobhain. My constituents are...
Luke Charters I beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of financial fraud and economic crime. It is an honour to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I thank the House for allowing me to secure...
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Lord Collins of Highbury: Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury That this House takes note of the situation in Sudan.
Baroness Smith of Basildon My Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement on the Grenfell Tower inquiry made in another place last Wednesday by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister. The...
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent My Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement on the murder of Patrick Finucane, made in another place yesterday by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for...
Lord Hogan-Howe: Moved by Lord Hogan-Howe That this House takes note of the safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network.
Baroness Altmann: Moved by Baroness Altmann That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/869), laid before the...
Lord Krebs: Moved by Lord Krebs That this House takes note of the current challenges of higher education funding.
Lord Livermore: Moved by Lord Livermore That the Bill be now read a second time.
Lord Dubs To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take, if any, to prevent the spread of false information through electronic media
Lord Redesdale: Moved by Lord Redesdale Relevant document: 1st Report from the Delegated Powers Committee That the Bill be now read a second time.
Lord Hollick: Moved by Lord Hollick That this House takes note of the Report from the Industry and Regulators Committee Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and...
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.
