Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to support the development of hydrogen energy.
What steps his Department is taking to support employment growth in low-carbon industries.
What steps his Department is taking to support hospitality businesses in areas under tier 3 covid-19 restrictions.
What steps he is taking to support the self-employed during the covid-19 outbreak.
What assessment his Department has made of the effect of tiered covid-19 public health restrictions on businesses’ ability to trade.
What steps he is taking to promote climate action ahead of the COP26 summit.
What recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to ensure that the Green Homes Grant scheme delivers (a) value for money and (b) environmental benefits.
What steps the Government have taken to support the introduction of hydrogen energy networks in the UK.
What recent progress he has made on the (a) development and (b) introduction of small modular nuclear reactors.
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure a green economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to increase the capacity of renewable energy in the UK.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the use of dismiss and re-engage tactics by employers.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of covid-19 financial relief in supporting growth in the hospitality sector.
What assessment he has made of the level of greenhouse gas emissions generated by (a) imports to and (b) exports from the UK.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s proposed review of alcohol duty; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to support small businesses in areas under tier 2 covid-19 restrictions.
What steps his Department is taking to support the life sciences sector.
What steps his Department is taking to support people who were mis-sold a Green Deal loan more than six years ago.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Mr Speaker, I am utterly mortified by the events of last week when my heckling interrupted proceedings during Prime Minister’s questions and when I challenged the authority of the Chair. I...
I should like to make a short business statement. Wednesday 16 December—Consideration of a business of the House motion, followed by all stages of the Trade (Disclosure of Information)...
Mr Speaker, we now conduct a huge proportion of our lives online. People in the UK spend an average of four hours and two minutes on the internet every day, and we know that for children it is...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker, may I seek your advice? Further to the exchange between the Leader of the House and the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Patrick Grady) on the business...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Elizabeth Truss, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Michael Gove, Secretary Alok Sharma, Secretary...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendments 1F, 1G, 1H, 1K, 1L and 8M. I am pleased that we continue to make positive progress on the Bill and that both Houses have continued...
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: First Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Unfettered Access: Customs Arrangements in Northern...
(1) The provisions of this Act have effect notwithstanding any relevant international or domestic law with which they may be incompatible or inconsistent. (2) In this section “relevant...
“(1) The Treasury must, within four working days of the day on which this Act is passed, publish a report setting out the timeframe within which it will use the powers to make regulations...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Antique Firearms Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.—(Maggie Throup.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Suspension of Liability for Wrongful Trading and Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1349),...
Ordered, That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table...
It was one of my honourable colleagues who coined the term “cronyvirus” to describe this Government’s approach to the awarding of contracts in response to the coronavirus...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Maggie Throup.)
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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