Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked—
What steps her Department has taken to help tackle the disproportionate effect of the covid-19 outbreak on black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
What steps the Government are taking to tackle discrimination against transgender people.
What steps the Government are taking to tackle the level of reported hate crime against south and east Asian communities during the covid-19 pandemic.
What assessment the Government have made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the financial circumstances of women born in the 1950s.
What steps the Government are taking to help ensure that young workers are protected during the covid-19 outbreak.
The Domestic Abuse Bill still does not include critical measures to protect migrant women and girls, which is a necessity for compliance with the Istanbul convention. How do the Government intend...
What plans she has for the Equality Hub to tackle geographical and socio-economic inequality.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on steps that the Race Disparity Unit is taking to help tackle racial injustices in society.
What steps the Government are taking to help ensure equity of opportunity for people from low-income families.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 July.
I have a short statement to make about Select Committees. On Tuesday 24 March, the House passed an order allowing for virtual participation in Select Committee meetings, and giving Chairs...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make a statement on the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report into Russia.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts and Measure: Supply and Appropriation (Main...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make a statement on the implications of the end of the evictions ban for people renting...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to give a counter-Daesh update. I should like to begin my statement by paying tribute to the commitment and professionalism of our armed...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sir Edward Davey presented a Bill to require the Prime Minister to establish a public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.—(James Morris.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Duguid.)
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