Thursday, 19 March 2020
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report, entitled Windrush...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to tackle the effect of air pollution.
When the Government plan to implement their commitment to plant 30,000 hectares of trees per year by 2025.
What steps the Government are taking to end deforestation in commodity supply chains as agreed in the Amsterdam declaration on deforestation.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to maintain food supplies for vulnerable people in the (a) North East and (b) UK during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to support farmers.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on reforming the support package provided to flooded areas.
What steps the Government are taking to ensure that farmers benefit from the Government's proposal to move from land-based to environmental enhancement-based support.
When the Government plan to publish the national food strategy.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent assessment the Commission has made of the potential merits of introducing...
To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission plans to further restrict access to the House of Commons in response to...
To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what support the Parliamentary Digital Service is providing to hon. Members and staff of the...
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what criteria the Church of England uses to decide when to close a church and offer the building to...
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent assessment the commissioners have made of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s...
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what marriage and relationship support the Church of England offers to couples.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about support for the wages of employees.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the long-awaited Windrush lessons learned review. I dedicate this statement to the Windrush generation. I have personally been deeply moved...
The business for the week commencing 23 March will include: Monday 23 March—Consideration of a business of the House motion, followed by all stages of the Coronavirus Bill. Tuesday 24...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. In his response to my hon. Friend the Member for Windsor (Adam Afriyie), the Leader of the House answered, in effect, that the Civil Contingencies Act...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Elizabeth Truss, supported by The Prime Minister, Secretary Dominic Raab, Secretary George Eustice, Secretary Alister Jack,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Priti Patel, supported by The Prime Minister, Secretary Matt Hancock, Secretary Robert Jenrick, Secretary Simon Hart and James...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Matt Hancock, supported by The Prime Minister, Secretary Priti Patel, Michael Gove, Secretary Robert Jenrick, Secretary Gavin...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am sorry to have delayed my point of order, but it is pertinent particularly to this business. May I ask why the Financial Secretary’s excellent...
I beg to move, That this House has considered Horizon settlement and future governance of Post Office Ltd. Innocent people jailed; individuals having their good name and livelihoods taken away...
Ordered, That there shall be no sittings in Westminster Hall with effect from Friday 20 March until the House otherwise orders.—(David Rutley.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(David Rutley.)
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