Thursday, 4 March 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report, entitled Report...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will increase the number of bridleways to improve the safety of horse riders; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement on Scottish fishing businesses.
What steps he is taking to improve protection for nature and biodiversity.
What recent progress he has made on establishing the Office for Environmental Protection.
What steps he is taking to encourage public participation in the Flood Re consultation.
What preparations his Department is making prior to the implementation of checks on imports of (a) animal and germinal products and (b) live animals from the EU in July 2021.
What steps he is taking to support flood resilience.
What recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on bringing forward legislative proposals to help tackle the illegal puppy trade.
What progress he is making on the construction of flood defences.
What steps he is taking to consult and engage with farmers on future agricultural policy.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring that fish products imported from the EU are subject to the same standards and requirements as fish products exported to the EU.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, how much the Church of England administered in grants to churches for the purpose of restoration in the...
The hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent assessment the Commission has made of its effectiveness in making the House of Commons a...
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church of England is taking to increase public transparency of its landholdings.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
If the Electoral Commission will investigate the potential merits of strengthening regulations on third-party campaigners.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What representations the Church of England is making in countries where people are persecuted for their faith or belief.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What steps the Electoral Commission is taking to improve voting levels among Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked—
What opportunities there will be for Members to contribute to the restoration and renewal programme in the next 12 months.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the adequacy of the length of time of the statutory election period.
What recent assessment the Committee has made of the potential merits of introducing automatic voter registration.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked—
What steps the Sponsor Body has taken to ensure that local residents and businesses have been adequately consulted on the restoration and renewal programme.
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the potential effect on the Church of England of the...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on our ongoing campaign to counter Daesh. The safety and security of our citizens is obviously the Government’s highest...
Debate resumed (Order, 3 March). Question again proposed, That income tax is charged for the tax year 2021–22. And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this...
Ordered, That (1) the Order of the House of 16 January 2020 (Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills)), as amended by the Orders of the House of 25 March, 22 April, 12 May, 10...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Tom Pursglove.)
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