Thursday, 18 October 2018
On today’s Order Paper it is noted that on 18 October 1918 the hon. Charles Henry Lyell, Royal Garrison Artillery, Member for South Edinburgh from 1910 to 1917, died while serving as...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on maintaining food and drink standards after the UK has left the EU.
What steps he is taking to increase tree planting.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the water companies on their performance.
What recent steps he has taken to increase the level of recycling.
What steps he is taking to reduce the amount of plastic pollution.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on UK participation in the European Food Safety Authority after the UK leaves the EU.
What progress the Government have made on reintroducing a seasonal agricultural workers scheme.
When he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to increase the length of prison sentences for animal cruelty.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provisions of the 125-year leases for developments between Forest Holidays and the Forestry Commission to protect the environment surrounding...
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what progress the Church of England has made on bringing together organisations and people of good will to buy the...
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to promote religious freedom.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent progress has been made on the Northern Estate programme.
The hon. Member for Gainsborough, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, was asked—
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, what recent discussions he has had with the National Audit Office on the potential effect on its work of the UK leaving the EU.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what plans the Church of England has to encourage more community use of churchyards.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what estimate the Commission has made of the cost to the public purse of emergency...
The hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, what recent discussions she has had with the Minister for the...
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what plans the Church of England has to commemorate the centenary of the end of the first world war.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will make a statement on the updated figures on the employment and support allowance underpayments.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. During yesterday’s Prime Minister’s questions, and again during yesterday’s Opposition day debate on social care, the hon. Member for...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Bradley, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Secretary Javid, Secretary Gauke, Secretary...
I beg to move, That this House is concerned about the practice of modern slavery and the exploitation of labour in the supply chains of supermarkets in the UK; notes this week marks world food...
I beg to move, That this House has considered world menopause day 2018. As always, I thank the Backbench Business Committee for facilitating the debate and all those from across the House who...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Amanda Milling.)
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