Monday, 7 December 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has for future military and security co-operation with EU (a) institutions and (b) member states.
What steps he is taking to increase the take-up of UK-produced steel in defence procurement.
What steps he is taking to ensure that his Department’s spending supports (a) high-skilled jobs and (b) the wider UK economy.
What support his Department has provided to veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent preparations his Department has made to support (a) the NHS and (b) other public bodies in their response to the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s official development assistance spending.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of including armed forces veterans in the UK’s response to the covid-19 outbreak.
When he plans to issue the invitation to tender for contracts relating to the fleet solid support ships.
What discussions he plans to have with the Chancellor of the Exchequer prior to the conclusion of the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy.
When the Government plan to publish the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy; and if he will make a statement.
What support the armed forces are providing during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.
What recent progress his Department has made on the Challenger 2 life extension programme.
What recent estimate he has made of the proportion of his Department’s overseas activity which is accounted for as aid.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on his Department’s procurement policies of the November 2020 changes to the Green Book.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of frozen state pensions on veterans living overseas.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the progress of the negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the EU and preparations...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the sentencing of the Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the Order of 14 September 2020 (United Kingdom Internal Market Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: (1) Paragraph...
[Relevant documents: Eighth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2019-21, Legislative Scrutiny: The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill, HC 901/HL 154; Oral evidence taken...
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1.
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 12.—(Mike Freer.)
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 47.—(Mike Freer.)
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 48.—(Mike Freer.)
Ordered, That, under the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019, Sir Robert Syms having resigned as a Parliamentary member of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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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