Thursday, 25 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 is taking to support the dairy industry during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to protect British food standards under dual tariff proposals.
What steps he is taking to support zoos during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to protect small-scale farming in the north of England in trade negotiations.
What steps he is taking to promote high animal welfare standards.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the number of areas that benefit from the countryside stewardship water quality priority areas scheme.
What steps he is taking to reduce, reuse and recycle waste produced in the UK.
What steps he is taking to promote British food producers.
What steps he is taking to increase the productivity of UK farms.
What steps he is taking to support the UK fishing industry during the covid-19 outbreak.
What estimate his Department has made of the increase in plastic waste as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to maintain food supplies for vulnerable people during the covid-19 outbreak.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
When the Church Commissioners plan to reopen churches for services as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
The hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
Given the Prime Minister’s announcement that there will be an apprenticeship guarantee, and the significant decline in apprenticeships during the coronavirus crisis, building on the work...
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What assessment the commissioners have made of the effect of live streaming church services on the number of people taking part in church services.
What assessment the commissioners have made of the ability of (a) smaller and (b) rural churches to re-open safely as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
What steps the Church of England has taken to support family life during the covid-19 lockdown.
What assessment the commissioners have made of the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on churches.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked—
When the sponsor body plans to commence the decant of Parliament in advance of the restoration and renewal programme.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the transition pathway initiative managed by the Church of England pension fund trustees.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will make a statement on her Department’s response to the decision of the Court of Appeal of 22 June 2020 in...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Do you recall the situation in this Chamber just a year ago, when people were piling in and virtually everyone was being called to speak on statements and...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Alok Sharma, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Priti Patel, Secretary George Eustice,...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
[Relevant documents: e-petitions 300073, 305219, 301948, 302897, relating to recognition and reward of health and social care workers.]
[Relevant documents: e-petitions 301186, 308733, 301836, 303081, 320711, 301903, 300210, 307959, 305024, relating to support for UK industries in response to covid-19; Second Report of the...
I am very happy that in these couple of minutes that remain before 5 o’clock, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Business and Planning Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Northern Ireland Banknote (Designation of Authorised Bank) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.—(Rebecca Harris.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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