Wednesday, 16 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 Welsh fishing sector.
What steps his Department is taking to help Welsh businesses prepare for the end of the transition period.
With reference to the spending review 2020, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the UK shared prosperity fund.
What steps his Department is taking to support the Welsh agricultural sector.
What discussions he has had with Welsh Government Ministers on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on pub closures in Wales.
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of fiscal support available to the Welsh Government in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps the Government are taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.
What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the UK shared prosperity fund.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 December.
What steps the Government have taken to help ensure that businesses are prepared for the end of the transition period.
Prime Minister, were you as dismayed as I was by the number of drug-related deaths reported in Scotland yesterday? If you were, then you can do something about it. Not just in Scotland, but...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on whether the changes to the immigration rules laid last week will reduce the numbers of...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on what the Government are doing to deal with the overwhelming...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill: Timetable (1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Dame Rosie Winterton in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendments 8P, 8Q, 8R, 8S, 8T and 8U. I am delighted to be able to come back to the House today with positive news for business and for our...
I beg to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Helen Jones to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of North Staffordshire. The petition states: The petition of the residents of North Staffordshire; Declares that improving rail...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David T.C. Davies.)
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