Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether he plans to prioritise the development and uptake of human-relevant new approach methodologies in the forthcoming UK research and development road map.
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to support the Department for International Trade in removing tariffs on Scotch malt whisky.
What steps his Department is taking to help businesses reduce emissions.
What steps his Department is taking to support manufacturing.
What steps his Department is taking to support the marine energy sector.
What steps his Department is taking to support an environmentally sustainable economic recovery in the automotive sector.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives from those business sectors most affected by the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on the economic effect on businesses of the UK Internal Market Bill.
What steps he is taking to support (a) the Mersey tidal project and (b) other new jobs and environmentally sustainable energy production on Merseyside.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that employers do not use unfair and discriminatory practices when selecting people for redundancy.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on employment levels of closing the coronavirus job retention scheme.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of locations in the UK for (a) small and (b) advanced nuclear reactors.
What recent discussions he has had with manufacturers on the effect on jobs of the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the use of state aid by the Government.
What support his Department is providing for high-tech industry.
What recent assessment he has made of the role of nuclear power in decarbonising the UK economy.
What steps his Department is taking to support research and development.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the return of students to universities. Throughout this pandemic, our priority has always been to keep young people as safe...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wish to raise what I submit is an important issue concerning the extent and interpretation of the Law Officers’ convention in relation to questions and...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations...
I inform the House that I have not selected the amendment to the programme motion. Ordered, That the Order of 14 September 2020 (United Kingdom Internal Market Bill (Programme)) be varied as...
[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;...
‘(1) In carrying out its functions under this Part the CMA must have regard to the objective in subsection (2). (2) The objective is to support, through the application of economic and...
“(1) The CMA may authorise an Office for the Internal Market task group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to do anything required or authorised...
‘(1) An appropriate authority exercising any function to which this Part (Northern Ireland Protocol) applies must— (a) respect the rule of law; (b) allow for the possibility of...
“(1) Any financial assistance provided under Part 6 of this Act for the purpose of economic development must take into account the overarching need for a sustainable strategy aimed at long-...
‘(1) As part of its obligation under Article 6.2 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to use its best endeavours to facilitate trade between Northern Ireland and other parts of the...
Amendments made: 31, page 2, line 30, leave out subsection (3). The amendment omits subsection (3) of Clause 3, which is superseded by the subsection (4A) inserted by...
Amendments made: 33, page 5, line 4, after “as” insert “where,”. The amendment, with Amendment 34, brings the wording of Clause 6(4)(a) into line with...
Amendments made: 35, page 5, line 39, , leave out “Local goods” and insert “Goods (“the other goods”)”. This amendment and Amendments 36 to...
Amendment made: 20, page 8, line 3, at end insert— “(5A) Subsection (5B) applies for the purposes of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 in a case where Northern Ireland is...
Amendment made: 21, page 10, line 26, at end insert— “(10A) A reference (however expressed) to the production of anything includes— (a) cultivation,...
Amendments made: 22, page 11, line 34, leave out paragraph (b). This amendment is consequential on Amendment 23. Amendment 23, page 11, line 37, at end...
Amendment made: 25, page 14, line 24, at end insert— “(1A) If a function conferred by legislation may only be exercised in a way that would impose a regulatory...
Amendment made: 26, page 18, line 17, after “re-enactment” insert “or replication”.—(Paul Scully.) This amendment adjusts the definition of...
Amendment made: 1, page 21, line 38, at end insert— “(6A) For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to any advice given, or...
Amendment made: 2, page 23, line 17, leave out “legislative”.—(Paul Scully.) See the explanatory statement for Amendment 11.
Amendment made: 3, page 24, line 27, leave out “legislative”.—(Paul Scully.) See the explanatory statement for Amendment 11.
Amendments made: 4, page 26, line 39, leave out “legislative” and insert “devolved”. See the explanatory statement for Amendment 11. Amendment...
Amendments made: 7, page 31, line 10, leave out “legislative”. See the explanatory statement for Amendment 11. Amendment 8, page 31, line 11,...
Amendment proposed: 16, page 37, line 10, leave out Clause 45.—(Stephen Farry.) Question put, That the amendment be made.
Amendments made: 12, page 37, line 23, after “law” insert— ‘(and section 6(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998 does not apply in relation to the making of...
1 Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (the Competition and Markets Authority) is amended as follows. 2 (1) Paragraph 1 is amended as follows. (2) In sub-paragraph...
The OIM panel 58A (1) The OIM panel is a panel of persons available for selection as members of a group constituted in accordance with this Part of this Schedule. (2) The OIM panel is to consist...
Amendments made: 27, page 53, leave out lines 28 and 29. This amendment would remove private international law from the list of exclusions in Schedule 2 Amendment 28, page 53,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Prevention of Trade Diversion (Key Medicines) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.—(Michael Tomlinson.) Question agreed...
That the draft Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.—(Michael Tomlinson.) Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved. The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of...
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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