Thursday, 26 November 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of a Paper, entitled The Life...
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was asked—
What discussions he has had with representatives from (a) fishing communities and (b) the fish processing sector on the potential effect on the viability of the UK fishing industry of the...
Question 4 has been withdrawn. If the substantive question cannot be answered, do not worry. I call the shadow Minister.
What steps he is taking to reduce plastic pollution.
What steps his Department is taking to reverse the decline in the population of pollinators.
What steps he is taking to support zoos during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to support sheep farmers.
What steps he is taking to improve air quality.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions in August 2020 on the level of air pollution from motor vehicles.
What assessment his Department has made of the extent to which poor air quality may disproportionately affect BAME communities.
What steps he is taking to ensure that local authorities have the resources to build adequate flood defences.
What recent steps his Department has taken to reduce the discharge into waterways of raw sewage and storm water by water companies.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What representations the Church of England has made to the Government on the importance of public worship during periods of covid-19 lockdown.
What proportion of agricultural land owned by the Church of England is high-quality grade 1 and 2 farmland.
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 strengthen the regulation of digital campaigning.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What steps the Church of England is taking to support churches to conduct Christmas services during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment the commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the process of appeal against consistory court decisions to the provincial court of the archbishop.
What steps the Church of England is taking to secure the long-term financial stability of the parish church network following the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps the Church of England has taken to support local communities throughout the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps the Church of England is taking to prevent the persecution of Christians throughout the world.
What discussions the commissioners have had with the chairman of the Association of English Cathedrals on services during Christmastide; and if he will make a statement.
With reference to the publication of the November 2020 Church of England report entitled “Living in Love and Faith”, what steps the Church is taking to encourage parishes to discuss...
What recent steps the Anglican Communion has taken to help tackle gender-based violence throughout the world.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, I would like to make a statement on coronavirus. We are approaching the end of a year where we have asked so much of the British people. In response to this unprecedented threat...
Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement to the House on official development assistance. The House will know that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor updated the House yesterday on the...
Before I call Darren Jones, I must inform colleagues that there are clearly two well subscribed debates this afternoon, so I will have to impose an immediate time limit of five minutes on...
I beg to move, That this House notes the First Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, “DWP’s response to the coronavirus outbreak”, HC 178; and calls on the Government to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6)), That the Motion in the name of Nadhim Zahawi relating to financial assistance to industry shall be treated as if it related to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Duguid.)
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