Thursday, 25 February 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its Humble Addresses praying that she should reappoint Dame Susan Bruce DBE as an Electoral Commissioner...
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its Humble Addresses praying that she should appoint Helen Jones to the office of ordinary member of the...
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty had received its Humble Address praying that she should appoint Alexander Attwood as an Electoral Commissioner with...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress she has made on securing trade deals with ASEAN countries.
What recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights in future trade deals.
What steps she is taking to improve access for UK exporters to high growth global markets.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on trade priorities for the UK’s G7 presidency.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits for UK businesses of the UK joining the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership.
What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of her Department’s trade policies on growth for British businesses.
What progress she is making on securing a free trade agreement with Australia.
What progress she has made on removing tariffs on Scottish goods exported to the US.
What steps her Department is taking to assist British small and medium-sized enterprise exporters with EU VAT regulations under delivered duty paid terms.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Paragraph 19.21 of “Erskine May” states that ministerial statements are undesirable on Opposition days. Opposition days happen 20 times in a regular...
With permission, I would like to make a statement regarding the opening of educational settings, our plans to help children catch up and the arrangements we have put in place for qualifications....
I would like to update the House on the Government’s progress towards ending rough sleeping. I know that many colleagues on both sides of the House share my interest and commitment to this...
Select Committee statement
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, I asked a question at Prime Minister’s Question Time. My question was: is the 40% cut to Transport for the North’s budget part of...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the proposal for a national education route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 outbreak. I thank the Backbench Business...
[Relevant documents: Fifth Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2019-21, Brexit and trade: implications for Wales, HC 176; Fourth Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2019-21,...
Ordered, The following provisions shall be made and have effect from 8 until 30 March: (1) The Order of the House of 23 September (Sittings in Westminster Hall (Resumption)) is hereby...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mike Freer.)
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