Thursday, 20 July 2017
On today’s Order Paper it is noted that on 30 August 1917, Lieutenant the hon. Francis Walter Stafford McLaren, Royal Flying Corps, Member for Spalding, died of injuries sustained after...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to ensure that (a) environmental and (b) animal welfare standards are maintained after the UK leaves the EU.
What assessment he has made of the opportunities available for the farming industry after the UK leaves the EU.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on a successor scheme to the Common Agricultural Policy after the UK leaves the EU.
What steps he is taking to improve animal welfare.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on food security of the UK leaving the EU.
What steps his Department is taking to support the rural economy.
What recent discussions he has had with food exporters in the west country on safeguarding tariff-free access to EU markets.
What his Department’s policy is on farm subsidies after 2020; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What discussions she has had with the commission on allegations of illegal funding during the EU referendum campaign.
What recent assessment the commission has made of the effectiveness of the regulation of (a) election expenses and (b) donations to political parties.
What assessment the commission has made of the suitability of the rules on emergency proxy vote applications for people who have suffered a family bereavement.
What discussions the Committee has had with the commission on the effect of (a) recent rises in voter registration and (b) the 2017 general election on the conclusions of the most recent Boundary...
What steps the Church of England is taking to tackle food poverty.
The hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the Commission is undertaking a review of political parties’ compliance with electoral regulations during the 2017 general election.
What funds the Church of England makes available for rural parish growth.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the responsibility for establishing an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Fox-Sky merger. Three weeks ago, I came to the House to set out my initial decisions in relation to the proposed merger...
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the business for the week commencing 4 September. Monday 4 September—The House will not be sitting. Tuesday 5...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Grenfell Tower and fire safety. Five weeks have now passed since the tragedy at Grenfell Tower. Nothing that has...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On Monday night we had the farce of the Secretary of State for Transport being dragged to the Chamber to face questions about HS2. Today, the last day...
I beg to move, That Kathryn Stone be appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on the terms of the Report of the House of Commons Commission, HC 294, dated 19 July 2017. The motion is...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment.—(Craig Whittaker.)
In my constituency, many of the doctors’ surgeries provide excellent availability and quality of service, but there is a problem in one area. If I read the petition, the situation will be...
A similar online petition echoes the concerns outlined in this petition and has received 359 signatures. The petition states: The petition of the residents of the UK, Declares that the planning...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of over 200 residents, expressing concern about the review and potential closure of local bus service 315 from Alsager. It echoes similar concerns that I...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Andrew Stephenson.)
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