Monday, 16 March 2020
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 Measures: Supply and Appropriation...
I would like to make a short statement about the arrangements within Parliament in the light of the current circumstances due to coronavirus. All of us recognise the importance of Parliament...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to support veterans and their families.
What steps his Department plans to take to tackle vexatious claims against armed forces personnel.
What steps his Department is taking to (a) recruit and (b) retain armed forces personnel.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of Army equipment.
What steps his Department is taking to support the families of armed forces personnel.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the number of Army personnel.
What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve mental health support for armed forces personnel.
What recent assessment he has made of the role of the armed forces in helping to rehabilitate (a) young offenders and (b) other vulnerable young people.
What steps his Department is taking to prepare for the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of social mobility in the armed forces.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the capabilities of the armed forces are adequate to address future threats.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Debate resumed (Order, 12 March). Question again proposed, That income tax is charged for the tax year 2020-21. And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this...
Thank you for allowing me to make a statement at this time, Mr Speaker. The coronavirus pandemic is the most serious public health emergency that our nation has faced for a generation. Our goal...
Debate resumed.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118 (6)),
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.—(David Rutley.) Question agreed to. Motion made,...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 129), dated 10 February 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.—(David...
That the Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 61), dated 27 January 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 January, be...
That the draft Civil Liability (Information Requirements) and Risk Transformation (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.—(David...
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.—(David Rutley.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft Judicial Pensions and Fee-Paid Judges’ Pension Schemes (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be...
That the draft Justices of the Peace and Authorised Court and Tribunal Staff (Costs) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.—(David Rutley.)...
I wish to make a further statement about the arrangements in Parliament in the light of the announcements made this evening by the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary on coronavirus. As the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Rutley.)
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