Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effect of the National Security Law on the people of Hong Kong.
What steps he is taking to assist the authorities in Trinidad and Tobago to repatriate their citizens stranded in the UK as a result of the closure of that country’s borders in response to...
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on progress in implementing the Government’s policy on ensuring that girls throughout the world receive 12 years of...
With reference to the resolution of the House of 13 October 2014, what steps the Government are taking to recognise the state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel, as a contribution to...
What the Government's policy is on promoting human rights, democracy building and the rule of law internationally, following the merger of his Department and the Department for International...
What recent representations he has made to his Brazilian counterpart on climate change and protection of the Amazon rain forest.
What recent representations he has made to the Iranian authorities on the intimidation of BBC Persian journalists in that country.
What proposals the Government have put forward to the UN Security Council on a resolution to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK Internal Market Bill on the effectiveness of UK diplomacy.
What progress the Government have made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on progress in ensuring that the UK is prepared for the end of the transition period.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect on regional security of China’s actions in the South China sea.
What comparative assessment he has made of the ability of the (a) UK and (b) EU to impose sanctions on the President of Belarus.
What diplomatic steps he is taking to strengthen UK relations with ASEAN countries.
What steps he is taking to promote (a) Wales and (b) Welsh businesses internationally.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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 Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on economic support available to individuals and businesses in areas of the country subject to additional...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, at this day’s sitting, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16, proceedings on the first of the Motions in the name of a Minister...
The business of the House motion that the House has just agreed to provides for motions 3 to 9 on today’s Order Paper to be debated together, but I assure the House that the Question will...
Resolved, That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local Covid-19 Alert Level) (High) (England) Regulations 2020, (S.I., 2020, No. 1104), dated 12 October 2020, a copy of which was laid before...
Motion made, and Question put, That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1029), dated 24 September 2020, a...
Ordered, That the Order of 1 September 2020 (Fisheries Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows: (1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted. (2) Proceedings on Consideration...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
‘(1) A sea fish licensing authority may make arrangements for— (a) any of its fisheries functions, or (b) any of its product movement functions that are not fisheries functions, to be...
(1) No prohibition, restriction or obligation relating to sea fishing imposed by any enactment applies to— (a) anything done or not done by or in relation to a foreign fishing boat at a...
(1) In the Interpretation Act 1978, section 23B (application of Interpretation Act 1978 to Welsh legislation), as substituted by paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019...
(1) The Fisheries Act 1981 is amended as follows. (2) In section 11 (accounts and reports)— (a) after subsection (2) insert— “(2A) The statement of accounts must specify the...
Amendment proposed: 1, page 2, line 32, at end insert— “(b) seafood landings into United Kingdom ports are increased and maximised; and (c) that an average of not...
Government amendments made: 4, page 12, leave out lines 33 to 37. This amendment is consequential on NC9. Government amendment 5, page 13, line 7, leave out...
Government amendment made: 6, page 26, leave out lines 24 to 27.—(Victoria Prentis.) This amendment removes the definition of “fishery products” from clause 37. The...
Government amendment made: 7, page 28, line 16, leave out from “State” to “under” in line 17 and insert “, or of any of the sea fish licensing...
Government amendment made: 8, page 31, leave out lines 16 and 17.—(Victoria Prentis.) This amendment removes the definition of “subordinate legislation” from clause...
Government amendments made: 9, page 33, line 40, at end insert— ‘“fishery products” means— (a) fish or other aquatic organisms resulting from...
Government amendment made: 36, page 36, line 6, at end insert— “(6) Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide for the following provisions of this Act to extend,...
Government amendments made: 12, page 36, line 13, at end insert— “(da) section (Agency arrangements between sea fish licensing authorities)(agency arrangements...
Government amendments made: 17, page 42, line 35, leave out sub-paragraph (6). This amendment is consequential on NC9. Government amendment...
The Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 1999 22 (1) The Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 1991 (S.S.I. 1999/88)...
The Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 31 (1) The Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) Regulations (Northern...
Amendment proposed: 3, page 53, line 24, at end insert— “Prohibition on fishing boats greater than 100 metres in length in English waters 1A (1) Any sea fishing...
Amendments made: Government amendment 25, page 55, line 17, at end insert— ‘(4) This paragraph does not confer power on a sea fish licensing authority to make arrangements for a...
Amendments made: Government amendment 28, page 61, line 41, at end insert— (d) in subsection (11)(b), after “approval”, in the second place it occurs, insert “or...
Amendments made: Government amendment 30, page 86, leave out lines 38 to 42 This amendment removes the definition of “fishery products” from paragraph 2 of Schedule 8. The definition...
Amendments made: Government amendment 37, page 109, line 20, at end insert— ‘(10A) An order under this section that contains provision for the charging of fees for permits...
Amendments made: Government amendment 54, page 113, line 39, at end insert “, and (c) paragraph 15 makes consequential amendments.” This amendment is consequential on the amendment...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 1026), dated 23...
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled General Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) Measure (HC 879), be referred to a Delegated...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David T.C. Davies.)
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) (Lab)...
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