Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Ordered, That the Amendments to Standing Orders relating to Private Business set out in the Schedule be made.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he has taken to support the development of electric and autonomous vehicles.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the civil nuclear industry.
What steps he has taken to ensure that the UK participates in the Horizon 2020 programme for the duration of that programme.
What steps he is taking to support science and innovation in Worcestershire.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the Scottish research sector.
What steps he is taking to support the development of carbon capture and storage technology.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the automotive sector.
What assessment he has made of the effect on consumers’ awareness of energy consumption of installing a smart meter.
What steps he has taken to meet the UK’s commitments under the Paris climate change agreement.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the conclusions of the recent Financial Conduct Authority report on the Royal Bank of Scotland and small business customers.
What steps his Department is taking to support the UK car industry after the UK leaves the EU.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on providing funding to ensure minimum wage back payment in the social care sector.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the recommendations set out in the Hendry review on tidal lagoons.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Before we begin the urgent question in the name of Matthew Pennycook, I wish to emphasise to the House that it is narrowly focused. Colleagues will, I am sure, attend to the wording—indeed,...
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the circumstances surrounding her meetings in Israel in August 2017.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the impact of the escalation of Saudi Arabia’s blockade on the humanitarian...
With your permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement updating the House on the campaign against Daesh in Iraq and Syria, but I should like to begin by informing the House that I called the...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Foreign Secretary has come to the House this afternoon to provide a statement clarifying the comments he made to the Foreign Affairs Committee last...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Liam Fox, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary Boris Johnson Secretary David Davis, Secretary David Mundell, Secretary Alun...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I beg to move, That this House notes with concern the increased use by local authorities of temporary accommodation for 77,240 homeless families in priority need, including 120,540 children or...
I beg to move, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment. I start by giving the apologies of the hon. Member for Gateshead (Ian Mearns), who was...
It is a great pleasure to present this petition on the behalf of local people who are concerned about the future of Kingsway golf course. It is surprising that I am presenting this petition here...
It gives me no pleasure to have to present this petition, which is of local residents against changes to the South Western Railway service, particularly from Hook and Winchfield—two...
I rise to present a petition on the behalf of my constituents, who are deeply concerned about the withdrawal of the No. 67 bus service, which allowed them to travel from Brixham to Torbay...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Nigel Adams.)
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