Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
I remind colleagues that deferred Divisions will take place today on two statutory instruments in the Members’ Library between 11.30 am and 3.30 pm. Members will cast their votes by placing...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress his Department has made on ensuring unfettered access to the internal market for goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain after the end of the transition period.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of the UK Internal Market Bill on Northern Ireland's place in the Union.
What steps his Department is taking to mark the 100-year anniversary of Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the tourism industry in Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of the UK Internal Market Bill on the Good Friday Agreement.
What recent discussions he has had with businesses in Northern Ireland on the recovery of the Northern Ireland economy from the effects of the covid-19 outbreak.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision for women seeking access to abortion services in Northern Ireland.
What recent representations he has received on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
What progress his Department has made on the implementation of the proposals in the “New Decade, New Approach” document published in January 2020.
What discussions he had with Northern Ireland political parties prior to the publication of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that Northern Ireland legacy investigations proceed on the basis of cross-community support.
I wish to make a statement about this House’s scrutiny of delegated powers during the pandemic, and on the selection of amendments to the motion relating to the Coronavirus Act 2020 later...
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 30 September.
(Urgent question): To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on Government support for professional and amateur sport.
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Government is by consent in this country, and especially so when civil liberties have to be impinged upon, whether for good reasons or any other. I...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill, it is expedient to authorise...
I beg to move, That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire. When we first introduced the Act in March, I said that coronavirus is the most serious public...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 58), That the Bill be read a Second time. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read a Second time. Motion made, and Question put...
We now come to the three motions on town and country planning, which will be debated together.
Motion made, and Question put, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order...
Motion made, and Question put, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the...
As the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for fair trade, alongside the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Jason McCartney), I rise to present a petition to the House of Commons from the...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Warwickshire. The petition states: The petition of residents of Warwickshire, Declares that the proposed restructuring of Warwickshire...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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...
That the draft Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
That the draft Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
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