Thursday, 11 April 2019
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport was asked—
What recent assessment the Government have made of the adequacy of the level of funding for local authority youth services.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the inclusion of the historic environment in the definition of the natural environment in the...
What recent steps he has taken to tackle fake news and disinformation online.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of access to public libraries on social mobility.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the provision of music education in schools.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of internet access in public libraries.
What assessment he has made of the effect on the creative industries of the UK leaving the EU.
What steps his Department is taking to help elderly people in rural areas learn digital skills.
When he plans to publish a response to the public consultation on society lottery reform.
What assessment he has made of the attractiveness of the UK as a visitor destination.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney General was asked—
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to support defendants with mental health issues.
What recent discussions he has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on ensuring more effective prosecutions of cases involving rape and other sexual offences.
If he will make an assessment of the effect of social media on the administration of justice.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the protection of human rights in the UK.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on securing an agreement on the UK leaving the EU.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on why Stagecoach has been disqualified from bidding for the east midlands rail...
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I gave you notice just now of the point I am about to raise, which is a very important question relating to what happened last night. In respect of the question I...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I shall make a statement on discrimination in football. The Government are concerned about the recent rise in racist abuse in football which threatens to overshadow...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on yesterday’s European Council. But before I do, I am sure that the whole House will welcome the news this morning that the...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the arrest of Julian Assange. This morning, after nearly seven years inside the Ecuadorean embassy, Mr Assange was arrested for...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Alistair Carmichael presented a Bill to make provision about the acceptance of Scottish banknotes throughout the United Kingdom; to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 25) That this House, at its rising today, do adjourn until Tuesday 23 April 2019.—(Wendy Morton.) Question agreed to.
On account of the urgent question and the number of statements, I think the House ought collectively to be informed that a judgment was made at a much earlier stage today by the Chair of the...
Debate resumed. Question ( 4 April 2019) again proposed, That this House expresses its serious concern at the 2019 Loan Charge which applies from 5 April 2019; expresses deep concern and regret...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 10(2)(b), the sittings in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 23 April shall begin at 11.30am, shall be suspended from 1.30pm to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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