Thursday, 20 December 2018
The Secretary of State was asked—
What estimate he has made of the number of trade agreements that the UK is party to as a result of its membership of the EU that would be rolled over on exit day in the event that the UK leaves...
What recent discussions he has had with members of the WTO on global (a) food security and (b) agricultural trade.
What steps he is taking to consult on potential new free trade agreements.
What proportion of his Department’s staff are supporting businesses that export to the EU in preparation for the UK leaving the EU.
What steps he plans to take to ensure that future trade agreements deliver economic benefits to all constituent nations and regions of the UK; and if he will he make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked—
What steps the Government are taking to support women with limited English language skills to improve their employability.
When the Government plan to launch the fund to support vulnerable women who want to return to work.
What steps the Government are taking to support more disabled people to stand for election.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the adequacy of the breast cancer screening programme.
What steps the Government are taking to promote the take-up of shared parental leave to help tackle the gender pay gap.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on a long-term public health strategy to help prevent domestic abuse.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts and Measures: Civil Liability Act 2018 Ivory Act...
Before I call the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Melanie Onn) to ask her urgent question, may I express my sadness on behalf of the whole House at the death yesterday in the subway outside this...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to you for accepting it. I believe that it is my duty as a Back Bencher to hold the British Government to account, but that is only possible if the...
May I ask the Leader of the House for the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Let me too wish you a very merry Christmas. Today the Department for Work and Pensions released information on the review of 1.6 million personal...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Sajid Javid, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Karen Bradley, Secretary Amber Rudd,...
I beg to move, That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya refugees; agrees with the findings of the UN fact-finding mission that genocide and war...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Iain Stewart.)
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