Thursday, 26 October 2017
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Environment Agency is taking to prevent illegal fly-tipping on farms.
What steps he is taking to end the ivory trade; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on reforming the excise duty regime to promote British beer exports.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the potential merits of raising the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to five years’ imprisonment.
How many culled badgers have been found to be infected with tuberculosis since new cull licences were issued in September 2017.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the supply of labour to the farming and agricultural sectors.
Whether he has met representatives of the National Farmers Union to discuss a policy framework for agriculture after the UK leaves the EU.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on his departmental priorities for Scotland after the UK leaves the EU.
What plans he has to reform financial support for farming after the UK leaves the EU.
Whether the rules of the common fisheries policy will apply to the UK during any transition period in the event that the UK leaves the EU.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What estimate the Commission has made of the cost of introducing electronic voting in the Chamber.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Government on income inequality.
What representations she has received on the closure of the Heritage Lottery Fund strand for listed places of worship.
What progress the Church of England has made on reaching its target of increasing clergy vocations to the priesthood by 50% by 2020.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What recent progress has been made on the Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal programme.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What steps the Church of England is taking to support Christians facing oppression and discrimination abroad.
What recent discussions Church of England bishops have had on allowing parishes to hold ceremonies to celebrate same-sex marriages.
The hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What assessment has been made of the availability of electoral returning officers.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What criteria the Commission applies when awarding contracts for maintenance work.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union if he will make a statement on the Government’s policy of a meaningful vote in Parliament to agree the final...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the House may have inadvertently misled the House by saying that her written ministerial statement was available at 10.30 am. In fact, we...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. First, may I refer to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests? I...
I beg to move, That this House has considered global LGBT rights. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for agreeing to this debate, which was proposed by members of the all-party...
With the leave of the House, we will take motions 2 and 3 together. Ordered,
That Sir Kevin Barron, Douglas Chapman, Mr Christopher Chope, Kate Green, Simon Hart, Bridget Phillipson and John Stevenson be members of the Committee of Privileges.
That Douglas Chapman, Mr Christopher Chope, Kate Green, Simon Hart, Bridget Phillipson and John Stevenson be members of the Committee on Standards.—(Rebecca Harris.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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