Monday, 14 December 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
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: Private International Law (Implementation of...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.
What steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions she has had with the devolved Administrations on the UK's immigration system after the transition period.
What steps she is taking to tackle knife crime.
What plans her Department has to reform the UK’s asylum system.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle county lines drugs networks.
What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of the end of the transition period on national security.
What recent steps she has taken to protect shopworkers from assault.
What steps the Government plan to take to protect domestic abuse victims in response to the increase in domestic abuse incidents during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps she is taking to tackle county lines drug trafficking and safeguard vulnerable children from exploitation.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on coronavirus. We are nearing the end of such a tough year where the British people have united and had to make so many sacrifices...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, today we have published the energy White Paper setting out how we will power our net zero future. This document is a labour of love, and I pay particular...
I beg to move, That this House has considered covid-19. I am pleased to say that all across the country the roll-out of the covid-19 vaccine is continuing at pace. Tens of thousands of patients,...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 10 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 20 October, be approved.
That the draft Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 22 October, be approved.
That the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be...
That the draft Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 November, be approved.
That the draft Animal Welfare and Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
That the draft Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 23 November, be approved.
That the draft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.—(David...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Rutley.)
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