Thursday, 16 July 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
What steps he is taking to ensure that the outcome of UK-EU negotiations on arrangements after the transition period will not be detrimental to the UK’s ability to respond to the covid-19...
What steps he is taking to support regional economic growth as part of the recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.
What plans he has to reform the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency, and Labour understands that in response there has been a need for the Government to procure goods and services at speed, but the...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Government’s preparations for the end of the transition period.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on plans for potential further local lockdowns in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent representations he has received from businesses on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
What measures he is taking to ensure SMEs are awarded public procurement contracts.
What progress the Government have made on border planning for the end of the transition period.
What steps his Department is taking to promote and protect the Union.
If he will make an assessment of the potential effect of reductions in civil service headcount on the ability of Government to implement its policies.
When his Department plans to publish an updated list of ministerial responsibilities.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the recent political appointment of the National Security Adviser on their ability to carry out the full functions of that role.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the proposal for an internal UK market after the transition period.
What steps his Department is taking to improve the sustainability of Government supply chains.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to update the House on the overseas operations Bill’s impact on the rights of British troops serving overseas to bring civil...
Before business questions, I would like to take this opportunity to put on the record our recognition of Banqueting Floor Manager Rui Duarte for his long service in the House with his team before...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
For centuries, the United Kingdom’s internal market has been the bedrock of our shared prosperity, with people, products, ideas and investment moving seamlessly between our nations,...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I rise to seek your advice, because it was my understanding that the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee is duly democratically elected by...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall...
I beg to move, That this House has considered Restoration and Renewal. The Palace of Westminster is a magnificent building, which must be saved for future generations. Charles Barry and Augustus...
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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