Thursday, 4 July 2019
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport was asked—
When the Government plan to review their guidance on the statutory duty for local authorities to provide youth services.
What recent progress his Department has made on increasing access to superfast broadband in rural areas.
What steps he is taking to tackle the potential inappropriate use of algorithms in the (a) public and (b) private sector.
If he will support the maintenance of free TV licences for the over-75s.
What recent steps he has taken to improve the quality of local youth services.
What steps he plans to take to increase the provision of FM frequencies for commercial radio in (a) the UK and (b) Morecambe Bay.
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle loneliness.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulation of commercial local radio.
What steps he is taking to ensure that the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham benefit (a) neighbouring boroughs and (b) Walsall.
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 (a) victims and (b) witnesses giving evidence in court.
If he will extend the list of offences included in the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
What recent progress the CPS has made in prosecuting drugs gangs in (a) Northamptonshire and (b) England.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the priorities for his Office.
What recent steps he has taken to improve conviction rates in sexual abuse trials.
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 Measure: Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will make a statement on the role of Serco in our justice system following the decision of the Serious Fraud Office.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will make a statement to clarify what documents concerning the peer reviews and coroners’ reports into social...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker.
Select Committee statement
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No.57) Secretary Karen Bradley, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Secretary David Gauke, Secretary David...
I beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to bring forward the date by which the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be ended. I thank the Backbench Business Committee...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the functioning of the existing law relating to assisted dying. Six years ago this week, on a sunny July day like today, my father made a decision....
Ordered, That, in respect of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Iain Stewart.)
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