Tuesday, 24 May 2016
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That the Address of 25th April, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Ruth Evans to the Office of Chair of the Independent...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the likelihood of EU sanctions against Russia being renewed as a result of that country’s recent actions in Crimea and the Donbas.
What recent discussions he has had with his Bangladeshi counterpart on the protection of human rights in that country.
What assessment he has made of the extent of threats to the Yazidi population in Syria and Iraq.
What recent representations he has made to his counterparts in the middle east on press freedom in that region.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of recent steps to reduce migration to Europe through the western Balkans.
What recent assessment he has made of the extent of radicalisation in the Palestinian Territories.
What recent reports he has received on the case of Sombath Somphone in Laos.
What recent assessment he has made of progress in the peace process in Yemen.
What progress has been made on implementation of the joint comprehensive plan of action with Iran.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the recent activities of Hamas in Gaza on the middle east peace process.
What steps he is taking to eradicate rodents and other vermin in his Department’s Whitehall estate.
What discussions he has had with his Egyptian counterpart on the human rights situation in that country.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on reports of new evidence that UK-manufactured cluster bombs may have killed and injured civilians,...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I want to update the House on the counter-Daesh campaign following the December and February statements by my right hon. Friends the Foreign Secretary and the...
Debate resumed (Order, 18 May). Question again proposed, That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, as follows: Most Gracious Sovereign, We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal...
I am delighted to open this debate, and congratulate the Opposition on selecting this subject. The security of Britain and the British people, our relations with Europe and the promotion of...
I must tell the House that nominations closed at 5 o’clock this afternoon for candidates for the post of Chair of the Backbench Business Committee. One nomination has been received. A...
Ordered, That Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 21 and 28 October; 4, 18 and 25 November; 2 and 16 December; 13, 20 and 27 January 2017; 3 and 24...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stephen Barclay.)
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