Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s plans to support economic recovery as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
What steps his Department is taking to support the Scottish fishing sector.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the ending of the transition period in relation to Scotland.
If he will publish a comparative assessment of the availability of covid-19 testing for (a) care home residents, (b) home care recipients and (c) care home staff in Scotland and England.
What steps his Department is taking to support the Scottish agricultural sector.
What progress his Department has made on delivering growth deals for every region in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) Ministers of the Scottish Government on establishing air travel corridors as covid-19 restrictions are eased (i) within...
What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 July.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the latest developments on Hong Kong. As feared when I addressed the House on 2 June, yesterday the Standing Committee of...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Later today, we are considering the remaining stages of the Finance Bill. Historically, before the first proceedings on the Finance Bill, what is known...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the House of Commons to nominate the Prime Minister and approve appointments to the Cabinet; to establish the office of...
I beg to move, That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE to the Office of Chair of the National Audit Office from 10...
Resolved, That provision (including provision having retrospective effect) may be made— (a) about the taxation of payments made under the coronavirus job retention scheme, the...
Ordered, That the Order of 27 April 2020 (Finance Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: (1) Paragraph (5) of the Order shall be omitted. (2) Proceedings on Consideration— (a) shall be...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
I beg to move amendment 18, page 53, line 28, leave out “before the end of 2025” and insert— “within a year of Royal Assent and annually...
‘(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must conduct an assessment of the impact of this Act on the environment, and lay this before the House of Commons within six months of Royal Assent. (2)...
“The Chancellor of the Exchequer must conduct an assessment of the effect of the Act on job creation, and lay this before the House of Commons within six months of Royal...
“(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must commission a review, to be carried out by an independent panel, of the impact in parts of the United Kingdom and regions of England of the scheme...
Amendment proposed: 20, page 97, line 15, leave out “2021-22” and insert “2023-24”.—(Mr David Davis.) This amendment and 21 to 36 and 57 seeks to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6)), That (1) the Resolution of the House of 16 January 2020 (Adjournment (February, Easter, May Day, Whitsun, Summer and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6)), That: (1) the Resolution of the House of 16 January 2020 (Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills)), as amended by...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6)), That the Orders of 2 June (Proceedings during the pandemic (No. 2)) and of 4 June (Virtual Participation in Proceedings...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David T. C. Davies.)
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