Thursday, 15 October 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to increase tree planting in England.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of air pollution from motor vehicles since covid-19 lockdown restrictions were eased in August 2020.
What plans the Government has to reduce air pollution.
What steps he is taking to reduce plastic pollution.
What steps he is taking to protect the countryside.
If he will make it his policy to publish an annual league table to assess water companies’ performance on tackling water (a) leaks and (b) wastage.
What steps he is taking to improve animal welfare standards.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on management of agricultural imports at UK borders after the transition period.
What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for International Trade to maintain British food production standards in future trade deals.
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure grant schemes are available to (a) homes and (b) businesses affected by flooding.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the (a) Pick for Britain scheme and (b) seasonal agricultural workers pilot scheme.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
How many and what proportion of people with permanent passes to the Parliamentary estate have tested positive for covid-19.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What plans the Church of England has to increase the number of regular church attendees during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions the Commissioners have had with Government Ministers on covid-19 attendance restrictions for baptisms, weddings and funerals.
What plans the Church of England has to implement the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse investigation report on the Anglican Church, published in October 2020.
What assessment the sponsor body has made of the potential merits of establishing the parliamentary estate and its immediate environs as a planning authority.
What representations the Committee has received from the Electoral Commission on the regulation of digital campaigning.
What discussions the Committee has had on whether to recommend the reappointment of the chair of the commission.
What steps the Electoral Commission is taking to ensure widespread electoral (a) registration and (b) participation in the May 2021 local elections.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What assessment the Church of England has made of the economic effect on parishes of the inability to rent out church premises during the covid-19 outbreak.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What steps the Commission is taking to help ensure public confidence in the impartiality of the Electoral Commission.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What proportion of the Church of England’s estate is covered with woodland.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
I welcome—
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on coronavirus. The threat remains grave and serious. In Europe, positive cases are up 40% from one week ago, and in Italy, Belgium...
Considered in Committee [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 20, page 1, line 18, at end insert— “(3A) In section 27 (Lawful surveillance etc.), in subsection (1)— (a) after ‘applies’ insert...
Amendment proposed: 16, page 4, line 9, leave out from “services” to end of line 23.—(Mr Alistair Carmichael.) This amendment would restrict the authorities that can...
TRADE UNIONS (1) A criminal conduct authorisation shall not be granted in respect of the actions of a covert human intelligence source relating to a trade union or a member or officer of a trade...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Common Rules for Exports (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.—(Maria Caulfield.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Restrictions of Rights of Entry and Residence) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.—(Maria...
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.—(Maria...
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Frontier Workers) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.—(Maria Caulfield.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 20 October, the business determined by the Backbench Business Committee may continue until 7.00 pm or for three hours after its commencement, whichever...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Maria Caulfield.)
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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