Wednesday, 18 July 2018
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the Welsh economy of the UK leaving the EU.
What recent steps he has taken to promote Wales’s international trading opportunities.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on improving cross-border rail services to and from Wales; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the UK Government’s White Paper on leaving the EU.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the Welsh Guards’ tour of Afghanistan.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the roll-out of universal credit in Wales.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on upgrades to transport infrastructure in North Wales.
What assessment his Department has made of the (a) adequacy of cross-border transport links to and from Wales and (b) effect of those links on economic growth.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 18 July.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State to update the House on the performance of the Govia Thameslink franchise.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to make a statement regarding the recent violence in Northern Ireland and to outline what the Government are doing to assist...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Leader of the House if she will make a statement on arrangements for Members on maternity, paternity or adoption leave and proxy voting.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on a key development in UK space policy. As a result of announcements made this week, the United Kingdom will, for the first time ever, be...
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting me this opportunity, first to pay tribute to the men and women of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, who have done an outstanding job over the last two...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am seeking your advice and help in getting a clear understanding of the circumstances in which a Member can seek parliamentary time to make a statement and the...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Geraint Davies, supported by Mr Nigel Evans, Caroline Lucas, Norman Lamb, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Catherine West, Ged Killen, Jo Stevens, Tonia...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)) That the following provisions shall apply to the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill for the purpose of...
Consideration of Lords amendment. After Clause 8
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1.
I bet to move, That this House has considered the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Let me begin by paying tribute to my right hon. Friend the Member for...
Ordered, That Kirsty Blackman, Nic Dakin, Mr Philip Dunne, Sir David Evennett, Ms Angela Eagle, Vicky Ford, Patrick Grady, Trudy Harrison, Julia Lopez, Ian C Lucas, Sir Patrick McLoughlin,...
Ordered, That, at the sitting of the House on Thursday 19 July, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until he has reported the Royal Assent to any Act agreed upon by both Houses.—(Mims...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No 10(2)(b), the sitting in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 4 September shall begin at 11.30 am, shall be suspended from 1.30 pm to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6))
That the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Eleventh Replenishment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.—(Mims Davies.) Question agreed...
That the draft Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.—(Mims Davies.) Question agreed to.
That the draft Oil and Gas Authority (Offshore Petroleum) (Disclosure of Protected Material after Specified Period) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 13 June, be...
I rise to present a petition of residents of Hanmer and Bettisfield in the Clywd South constituency. The petition states: The petitioners…request that the House of Commons urges the...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of parents in my constituency who home-educate their children. My constituents feel that, while the views of local authorities have been sought in issuing...
I rise to present two petitions. The first is on behalf of my constituents who wish to have better consultation with home educators in drawing up Department for Education guidance on this topic....
I present this petition on behalf of my constituents, and in particular of the petition co-ordinator, Mr Steve Wrathmall. The petition of residents of the United Kingdom, Declares that the terms...
I rise to present a petition in the name of Liane Singleton. I should say that it is quite graphic, but it is the words of her parents who prepared the petition. I also present this on behalf of...
It is a pleasure to present a petition tonight from my constituent, Natasha Coull. It is on the subject of “Home education: call for evidence and revised DFE guidance”. There are just...
I rise to present a petition from home educators in my constituency, led by Abigail Purkis and Anne Lyse. The wording of the petition is identical to previous petitions on this subject this...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mims Davies.)
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement) (Armenia) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The House...
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Association Agreement) (Central America) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 534,...
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement) (Cuba) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The House...
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Strategic Partnership Agreement) (Canada) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The House divided: Ayes...
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Framework Agreement) (Australia) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 534, Noes 3.
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation) (New Zealand) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved. The...
That the draft Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 3 July, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 311, Noes 262.
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