Thursday, 17 October 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment she has made of the extent of the Government’s influence on potential reform of the World Trade Organisation after the UK leaves the EU.
What progress she has made on the rollover of existing EU trade agreements.
What recent discussions she has had with her US and EU counterparts on the imposition of tariffs on Scotch whisky.
What recent assessment she has made of the potential effects of WTO tariffs on Welsh exports after the UK leaves the EU.
What assessment she has made of the effect on EU trade policy of recent changes in tariff policies between the US and China.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the economic merits of freeports.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked—
When she plans to publish the Government’s response to their consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
What recent steps the Government have taken to close the gender pay gap.
What steps the Government are taking to increase gender equality in boardrooms in the (a) private and (b) public sector.
What recent steps the Government have taken to improve protections from (a) sexual harassment and (b) bullying at work.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on transitional arrangements for women born in the 1950s since the High Court judgment of 3 October 2019.
What steps the Government are taking to support women leaving prison.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the future of age verification for online pornography.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
Before I call the Leader of the House to move the motion, I should inform the House that I have selected amendment (a) in the name of Sir Oliver Letwin.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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