Monday, 27 April 2020
The House entered into hybrid scrutiny proceedings (Order, 22 April). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate.
What steps he is taking to protect the public from (a) serious offenders and (b) terrorists.
What steps he is taking with the Attorney General to ensure the continued operation of the Crown Prosecution Service during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to ensure the safety of (a) prison staff and (b) prisoners during the covid-19 outbreak.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to tackle disinformation on covid-19.
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the sustainability of (a) civil society organisations and (b) charities affected by the covid-19 outbreak.
What discussions he has had with representatives of the technology sector on its response to the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment he has made of the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on professional football; and what steps the Government are taking to support football clubs during that outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the gambling industry on protection of vulnerable online gamblers during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to support the racing industry.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential long-term financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on rugby league.
What steps he is taking to support the heritage and tourism sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
What support the Government are providing to local and regional news organisations during the covid-19 outbreak.
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to update the House on our economic response to the coronavirus. Let me say at the outset that I am grateful to Members from all parts of this...
Motion made, That— The following arrangements shall apply to today’s business: (2) At the conclusion of the debate on the second reading of the Finance Bill the Speaker shall put the...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Finance Bill:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
2. Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 25 June 2020. 3. The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit...
4. Proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with the following provisions of this Order. 5. Proceedings on Consideration and any...
House adjourned without Question put (Order A(5), 22 April).
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