Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to include proposals on improving the protection of the public in the forthcoming sentencing White Paper.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on service users and victims in the criminal justice system.
What assessment he has made of the implications of the UK Internal Market Bill for his responsibilities in upholding the rule of law.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the backlog of cases in HM Courts and Tribunals Service on access to justice.
What comparative assessment he has made of levels of (a) violence and (b) staffing in (i) public and (ii) private prisons.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on young people in custody.
What steps he is taking to improve resettlement for women leaving prison.
What steps his Department has taken to improve criminal legal aid provision.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Before the Prime Minister addresses the Chamber, could I point out that British Sign Language interpretation of the statement is available to watch on parliamentlive.tv? I now call the Prime...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last Monday, after speculation about Merseyside being placed into a local lockdown, I contacted Ministers at the Department of Health and Social Care to ask for a...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant Documents: First Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Unfettered Access: Customs Arrangements in Northern Ireland after Brexit, HC 161, and the Government response, HC 783;...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 90, page 2, line 6, leave out paragraph (b) and insert— “(b) can be sold there without contravening any relevant requirements that would apply to...
Amendments made: 5, page 42, line 5, leave out from “The” to “not” on line 6 and insert “United Kingdom market access principles do not apply to...
Amendments made: 93, page 8, line 38, after “thing” insert “(including any packaging or label)”. The amendment clarifies that “goods”...
Amendments made: 97, page 9, line 32, after “application” insert “and effect”. This amendment would ensure the introductory provision in clause 15...
Amendment made: 108, page 11, line 1, leave out “Part” and insert “section”.—(Michael Tomlinson.) This amendment would mean that the time limit...
Amendments made: 112, page 48, line 24, at end insert— “Notarial services” This amendment would list notarial services as an exception to services...
Amendments made: 109, page 13, line 23, leave out from ““regulator”” to end of line 25 and insert “means a person exercising regulatory...
Amendment made: 96, page 19, line 2, leave out “all or any”.—(Michael Tomlinson.) This amendment ensures that registration or licensing requirements...
“(1) The Secretary of State may issue guidance on any matter relating to— (a) the practical operation of the United Kingdom market access principles, or (b) the effect of any...
Amendment proposed: 9, in page 41, line 25, leave out subsections (3) and (4) and insert— “(2A) The other provisions of this Act may not come into force (and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 822), dated 31 July 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 828), dated 4 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 839), dated 6 August 2020, a copy of which was...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 846), dated 7 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 863), dated 14 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 865), dated 14 August 2020, a copy of which was laid...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 875), dated 18 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 882), dated 20 August 2020, a copy of...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 897), dated 25 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 898), dated 25 August 2020, a copy of which was laid...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 906), dated 26 August...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 907), dated 26 August 2020, a copy of which was laid...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Greencore) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 921), dated 28 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 September, be...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 930), dated 2 September 2020, a copy of which...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 931), dated 2 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 18(1)), That the draft Legislative Reform (Renewal of Radio Licences) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 2 July, be...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Michael Tomlinson.)
The following is the list of Members currently certified as eligible for a proxy vote, and of the Members nominated as their proxy: Ms Diane Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Bell...
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