Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
Her Majesty the Queen will, in less than one year from now, mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The Queen’s platinum jubilee will be marked by national celebrations....
The President of COP26 was asked—
What steps he is taking to help ensure that climate action contributes to the post covid-19 economic recovery.
What discussions he has had with (a) business owners and (b) other stakeholders on the UK’s objectives for COP26.
What recent assessment he has made of the UK’s progress on becoming a global leader on tackling climate change in preparation for COP26.
If the Government will (a) submit their Paris agreement long-term strategy in preparation for COP26 and (b) meet the UK nationally determined contribution by 2030.
What progress the Government have made on raising international ambition to tackle climate change as part of preparations for COP26.
What steps he is taking to consult with (a) civil society and (b) youth groups in preparation for COP26.
What steps he has taken to maintain tackling climate change as a Government priority during the covid-19 pandemic.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 February.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the recent judicial review ruling, which found the Government had acted unlawfully in respect of covid...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy if he will make a statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Uber.
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The last year has been difficult for so many people at work, and as our constituents’ lives have been thrown into uncertainty by covid, our staff...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Fire Safety Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 29 April...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 2.—(Kit Malthouse.)
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 4.—(Kit Malthouse.)
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 3B.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill for the purpose...
(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
(2) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put. (3) The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Orders No. 15 and No. 41A), That, at this day’s sitting, the motion in the name of Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg relating to Business of the House...
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Question necessary to dispose of the Motion in the name of Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection, relating to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That Stuart Anderson, Tonia Antoniazzi, Dan Carden, Leo Docherty, Martin Docherty-Hughes, Darren Henry, Mrs Sharon Hodgson, Mr Richard Holden, Mr Kevan Jones,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.—(David T. C. Davies.)...
That the draft Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.—(David T. C. Davies.)...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David T. C. Davies.)
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)...
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
