Wednesday, 13 March 2019
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What recent progress his Department has made on preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
What recent discussions he has had with trades unions on civil service pay.
What plans the Government have to encourage more candidates with disabilities to stand for election.
What assessment he has made of the capacity of the civil service to manage its additional responsibilities as a result of the UK leaving the EU.
What assessment he has made of the effect of dark money on (a) transparency and (b) influence in UK politics.
If he will make it his policy to introduce the real living wage in all Government Departments and to seek accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the cyber-security of public and private sector organisations.
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of intimidation of people in public life.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 13 March.
I am acutely conscious of the fact that the House has other pressing matters on its mind today, and to avoid making this statement any longer than necessary, I am tabling a written ministerial...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. We are soon to start a debate on the subject of a no-deal Brexit. It may be that some Members have business interests that might benefit from a no-deal Brexit,...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the UK’s...
I inform the House that I have selected amendment (a), in the name of the right hon. Member for Meriden (Dame Caroline Spelman), and amendment (f), in the name of the right hon. Member for...
Mr Speaker, in the light of tonight’s decision, I should like to inform the House that tomorrow’s business will now be a debate on a motion relating to an extension of article 50. On...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Veterinary Medicines and Animals and Animal Products (Examination of Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this...
That the draft Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.—(Andrew Griffiths.) The Deputy...
That the draft Detergents (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 14 February, be approved. That the draft Detergents (Safeguarding) (Amendment) (EU Exit)...
That the draft Uncertificated Securities (Amendment and EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.—(Andrew Griffiths.) Question agreed to.
I rise to present a petition signed by 1,183 residents of Heywood and Middleton. The Post Office recently announced a plan to close 74 Crown post offices, including the Middleton post office in...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Andrew Griffiths.)
That the draft Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 18 February, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 315, Noes 235.
That the draft Immigration (European Economic Area Nationals) (EU Exit) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 314, Noes 276.
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