Tuesday, 12 February 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department has taken to ensure that solar power can compete on a level playing field with other energy generation technologies.
What steps he is taking to support people in insecure work.
What steps he is taking to help ensure fair (a) working conditions and (b) pay for people aged under 25.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of human and labour rights abuses in the global supply chains of UK supermarkets.
What steps he is taking to ensure that consumers are informed of any changes to their rights after the UK leaves the EU.
What recent steps he has taken to help businesses create more highly skilled jobs in Tendring.
What steps he has taken to ensure diversity of supply in the energy market.
What comparative assessment he has made of trends in the level of spending on research and development in (a) the UK and (b) other EU member states.
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on fiscal support for businesses based in Scotland to prepare for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for economic development in Yorkshire.
What plans he has to support manufacturing in the UK.
What steps he is taking to support the motor manufacturing sector in the UK.
What steps his Department is taking to support rural post offices.
What recent steps he has taken to support small businesses.
What plans his Department has to extend the amount of parental leave for people whose children have severe illnesses.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the Government’s ongoing work to secure a Brexit deal that honours our commitments to the people of Northern Ireland, commands the...
Before we move to the second statement—the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has been in his place patiently awaiting the opportunity to make it—I have to...
With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, before I make my statement, I invite the House to join me in paying tribute to one of our sporting greats, Gordon Banks, who sadly passed away earlier today. He...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In answer to an urgent question on 8 January, the Transport Secretary claimed that his decision to award a contract to Seaborne Freight incurred no...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
I beg to move amendment 1, page 5, line 10, at end insert— “(3A) Before making any regulations under subsection (3)(b), the Secretary of State must lay before...
Amendments made: 5, page 8, line 6, leave out from “Wales,” to end of line 10 and insert “the person registered, or required to be registered, under Chapter...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 4 to 10 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Farriers and Animal Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 13 December 2018, be approved. That the draft Veterinary Surgeons and...
That the draft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 13 December 2018, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (Election Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2018, be approved.
That the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 12 December 2018, be approved. That the draft Local Authorities (Mayoral...
That the draft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2018, be...
That the draft Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2018, be approved.—(Jeremy...
That the draft Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.—(Jeremy Quin.) Question agreed to.
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 16 January,...
This is no nostrum of an idea. The petitioners are supported by notable local organisations: Denny & Dunipace Heritage Society, the Communities Along the Carron Association, Community Green...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of 65 residents and homeowners. It relates to the poor quality of insulation work carried out in properties in Lowestoft by Mitie Property Services as part...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of 1,816 residents of York and a further 1,278 who engaged through online and other petitions: a total of 3,094 residents who, alongside city businesses,...
I rise to present three petitions on behalf of parents, carers, staff and governors of nursery schools in Derby. The maintained nursery sector is the jewel in the crown of the early years but is...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Goodwill.)
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