Tuesday, 9 June 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he has taken as part of the early prison release scheme to ensure that potential victims of violence in domestic settings are protected during the covid-19 lockdown period.
What recent assessment he has made of the trends in the level of violence on the secure estate for young people.
What steps he is taking to ensure that rehabilitation and education programmes for prisoners continue during the covid-19 outbreak.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of personal protective equipment for (a) prison and (b) probation staff during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications of the covid-19 outbreak for his Department’s priorities.
What steps he plans to take to help people who are bereaved after a public disaster.
What steps his Department is taking to increase the use of video and audio to conduct court proceedings during the covid-19 outbreak.
What discussions he has had with the (a) judiciary and (b) Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the exemptions on evicting tenants under the Coronavirus Act 2020.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of court cases that has accumulated as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
What progress his Department has made during the covid-19 outbreak on meeting its commitment to increase prison capacity.
What steps his Department has taken to ensure access to justice during the covid-19 outbreak.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent question): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the fourth round of the negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union.
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges as part of our response to the covid-19 pandemic. It is now...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 4 June, the Minister for Equalities, the hon. Member for Saffron Walden (Kemi Badenoch), misled the House when she made a statement with regard to...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Gavin Newlands, supported by Huw Merriman, Neil Gray, Chris Stephens, Lilian Greenwood, Sarah Olney, Sammy Wilson, Caroline Lucas, Chris...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing 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 Tuesday 14 July 2020. (3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit...
(4) Proceedings on Consideration and any proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of...
(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.—(Eddie Hughes.) Question agreed to.
Following the death of George Floyd, we have seen mass protests across the world, which have struck a chord with every single one of us, but we must do more than just protest. Those of us with a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Eddie Hughes.)
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