Thursday, 2 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 from the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to support commercial bus routes that are in service during the covid-19 outbreak.
If he will introduce a direct service between Cleethorpes and London through Market Rasen.
What support the Government are providing to local authorities to promote active travel.
What assessment his Department has made of the level of compliance of public transport users with the requirement to wear a face covering.
What steps his Department is taking to decarbonise the aviation sector.
What steps his Department is taking to increase the frequency of rail services following reductions in those services as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with transport providers on safe access to public transport for people with sight loss as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the (a) freight logistics and (b) road haulage sector of not reaching a deal on the future relationship with the EU by the end of the...
What steps he is taking to increase the use of hydrogen vehicles.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that the terms and conditions of workers in the aviation sector are protected during the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps his Department is taking to decarbonise the transport sector.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage people to use electric cycles.
Whether the Government plan to make a sustainable transport plan implementation strategy mandatory for every local authority.
What steps he is taking to help protect jobs in the maritime sector.
What recent steps the Government have taken to increase passenger confidence in the railway.
What steps his Department is taking to fast-track construction on transport projects while fewer passengers are using the transport system during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to protect the rights of UK seafarers during the covid-19 pandemic.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the full opening of our schools and colleges to all pupils in September. I know that these past three months have been some...
Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
“The Chancellor must lay before the House of Commons within a year of Royal Assent a review of the tax reliefs contained in this Act which must contain the following— (a) the number...
‘(1) Schedule (Taxation of coronavirus support payments) makes provision about the taxation of coronavirus support payments. (2) In this section, and in that Schedule, “coronavirus...
“(1) In FA 2004, in Schedule 36 (pension schemes etc), paragraph 22 (rights to take benefit before normal minimum pension age) is amended as follows. (2) In sub-paragraph (7F), at the end...
“(1) This section applies for the purposes of determining— (a) whether an individual was or was not resident in the United Kingdom for the tax year 2019-20 for the purposes of...
“(1) This section applies if an individual to whom shares in a company have been issued— (a) enters into a convertible loan agreement with the company under the Future Fund on or...
“(1) Section 135 of FA 2008 (interest on unpaid tax in case of disaster etc of national significance) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (2), for the words from “arising”...
“(1) In FA 2003, Schedule 4ZA (stamp duty land tax: higher rates for additional dwellings etc) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 3 (single dwelling transactions)— (a) in...
“(1) Section 5(2) of the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (HGV road user levy charged for all periods for which a UK heavy goods vehicle is charged to vehicle excise duty) does not apply where...
“(1) The modifications made by this section apply for the purposes of determining whether a disqualifying event occurs or is treated as occurring in relation to an employee in accordance...
Accounting for coronavirus support payments referable to a business 1 (1) This paragraph applies if a person carrying on, or who carried on, a business (whether alone or in partnership) receives...
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Channel Islands Measure (HC 548), be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.—(James Morris.)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Student Support) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.—(James Morris.)...
That the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 15 October 2019, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.—(James Morris.) Question...
That the draft Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Section 75 - Designation of Public Authority) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 8 June, be approved.—(James Morris.) Question agreed...
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Video Recording with Sound of Interviews and Associated Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 8 June, be...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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