Wednesday, 20 December 2017
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
What assessment he has made of the potential economic benefits to Northern Ireland of maintaining full alignment with the rules of the customs union and single market after the UK leaves the EU.
If the Government will bring forward legislative proposals to amend the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 to provide that same sex marriages issued in England, Wales and Scotland are...
What recent discussions he has had with the Irish Government on a frictionless border on the island of Ireland to inform the UK’s negotiations with the EU.
If his Department will provide the evidential basis that a free trade deal similar to the one that Canada negotiated with the EU will maintain the border on the island of Ireland under its...
What steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Northern Ireland economy.
What estimate the Government have made of the number of customs officers that will be required to conduct border checks in Northern Ireland as a result of the UK leaving the EU.
Whether he plans to propose changes to the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 20 December.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. In the Budget debate, I raised the issue of steelworkers transferring out their pensions. Some financial advisers are fleecing steelworkers, and the regulators...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant document: First Report of the Exiting the European Union Committee, European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, HC 373] Further considered in Committee [Dame Rosie Winterton in the Chair] New...
“HM Government shall ensure that the publication of copies of retained direct EU legislation as set out in the provisions of section 13 and schedule 5 is accompanied wherever possible by a...
“A Minister of the Crown may not make regulations to appoint exit day until Royal Assent is granted to an Act of Parliament making provision for the substitution of section 5 (customs...
Amendments proposed: 381, in clause14,page10,line25 leave out from “means” to “(and” in line 26 and insert “ 29 March 2019 at 11.00 p.m.” This amendment...
‘(1) No later than 1 year after this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must make arrangements for the independent evaluation of the impact of this Act on the health and social care...
‘(1) Her Majesty’s Government shall seek to secure a transition period prior to the implementation of the withdrawal agreement of not less than two years in duration, during...
Amendment made: 401, page 12, line 37, leave out “and (2)” and insert “to (2C)”—(Mr Baker.) This amendment is consequential on amendment 400 and...
Amendments made: 402, page 53, line 44, leave out “and (2)” and insert “to (2C)” This amendment is consequential on amendment 400 and ensures that the...
Amendment proposed: 120, page 14, line 40, leave out subsection (2) and insert— “(2) The remaining provisions of this Act come into force once following a...
Ordered, That Simon Hart be discharged from the Committee on Standards and Mr Gary Streeter be added.—(Ms McVey,)
Ordered, That Simon Hart be discharged from the Committee of Privileges and Mr Gary Streeter be added.—(Ms McVey.)
I rise to present a petition regarding the closure of Royal Bank of Scotland branches in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow. The petition states: The petition of residents of East Kilbride,...
I rise to present a petition calling for an urgent treatment centre at the Westmorland General Hospital. There are 2,500 petitioners. The petition states: The petition of residents of the United...
I rise to present a petition calling for action to be taken on congestion on the A40. The petition states: The petition of residents of Witney and West Oxfordshire, Declares that current high...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stuart Andrew.)
That the draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 13 November, be approved. The House divided: Ayes...
That the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 13 November, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 318286, Noes 231195.
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