Thursday, 22 October 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its humble Address of 1 July, praying that she should appoint Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE to the office of...
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its humble Address of 7 September, praying that she should reappoint Professor Colin Mellors OBE as...
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its humble address of 7 September praying that she should reappoint Alasdair Morgan as an Electoral...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What (a) financial and (b) other support he plans to provide to the transport sector in the next six months.
What plans he has to maintain tilting train services on the west coast main line after the completion of High Speed 2; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to improve accessibility for disabled people using the rail network.
What assessment he has made of the steps needed to increase walking and cycling rates.
What steps his Department is taking to support local communities in meeting the cost of upgrades to rail bridges to tackle congestion.
What steps the Government are taking to ensure that maritime workers receive pay protection equal to other sectors.
What plans he has to dual the A303 from Stonehenge to Taunton.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the duration of covid-19 quarantine required after international travel.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on including (a) international aviation and (b) shipping emissions in the sixth carbon budget.
What assessment he has made of the future viability of international roll-on roll-off ferry services from the UK.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on transport in Newcastle; and what support he is providing to public transport operators in that city.
What recent progress has been made on tackling congestion on the Worthing to Shoreham section of the A27 in West Sussex.
What steps his Department is taking to improve (a) regional and (b) national transport links.
What recent progress his Department has made on its preparedness in the event that there is no agreement on future relations with the EU after the transition period.
What steps his Department is taking to improve rail connections in the north of England.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on rural bus routes.
What recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the adequacy of funding for transport provision in London.
What steps he is taking to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector.
What progress his Department has made in trialling e-scooters.
What steps his Department is taking to improve maritime safety.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
Let me speak first to the people of Liverpool, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, and other areas moving into or already living under heightened health restrictions. I understand...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Sentencing Act 2020 Extradition (Provisional...
With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement. I came before the House on 4 June, just after Public Health England had published its report “Covid 19: review of disparities...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have received very poor responses from Ministers in recent weeks. I asked about the withdrawal of Randox covid-19 tests; the responses did not answer the...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Rehman Chishti, supported by Crispin Blunt, Ms Angela Eagle, Steve McCabe, Jeff Smith, Rachel Hopkins, Wera Hobhouse and Daisy Cooper...
I beg to move, That this house has considered covid-19. The House meets today to debate the coronavirus pandemic once more. The peril of the pandemic has no short-term quick fix, but calls for...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6)), That the Orders of 2 June (Proceedings during the pandemic (No. 2)), of 4 June (Virtual participation in proceedings during...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford calling for support for rugby league clubs during the covid crisis. The petition is signed by my...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Duguid.)
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