Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
I remind colleagues that a deferred Division will take place today in the Members’ Library between 11.30 am and 2 pm. If a Member has a proxy vote in operation, they must not vote in person...
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked—
What steps she is taking to ensure that her policies are informed by robust evidence.
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of Government support for women during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps she is taking to ensure that children throughout the UK have equality of opportunity.
What steps the Government is taking to increase social mobility.
What steps she is taking to tackle geographic inequality of opportunity.
What recent discussions she has had with the Justice Secretary on the disproportionate number of BAME people in the criminal justice system.
What steps the Government are taking to tackle discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the taxation system does not discriminate against people with disabilities.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on reducing poverty.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 February.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I want to make a statement on housing and building safety. Beyond the covid-19 pandemic, the Government want to build back better—better homes, better...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I beg to move, That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) for 2021-22 (HC 1162), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved. It is a great pleasure to follow our own...
I beg to move, That the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2021-22 (HC 1200), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Bank for International Settlements (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.—(Michael Tomlinson.) Question agreed...
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 January,...
7.10 pm
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Michael Tomlinson.)
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 97), dated 28 January 2021, a copy of which was laid...
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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