Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
Before we start oral questions, I want to inform the House that, at 12 noon, I will be inviting Members and colleagues to join in a one-minute silence to mark the national day of reflection on...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the effect on businesses of proposed TV advertising restrictions to help reduce rates of obesity.
What the timeframe is for bringing forward the legislative proposals on employment announced in the December 2019 Queen’s Speech.
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support to businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to support women in business.
What lessons have been learned from the operation of the vaccine taskforce.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the wedding industry.
What recent discussions he has had with electricity network distribution operators on the adequacy of investment in rural electricity grids to meet potential demand as a result of a transition to...
What recent discussions he has had with (a) employers and (b) trade unions on the use of dismiss and re-engage tactics in negotiations with employees.
What plans his Department has to help improve energy efficiency in homes.
What plans he has to support supply chain businesses affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on bringing forward legislative proposals to introduce paid neonatal leave.
What his long-term policy is on support for British steel production.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the funding of the UK associating to Horizon Europe.
What new support he plans to provide to energy transition projects in Scotland.
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, I should like to make a statement on the future defence and security industrial strategy. Last November, the Prime Minister announced he was increasing spending on defence by...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. According to the House papers today, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has issued a written statement on the Abortion (Northern Ireland)...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant documents: Third Report of the Science and Technology Committee, A new UK research funding agency, HC 778, and oral evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee on 17...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Committal (1) Public Bill...
Queen’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Advanced Research and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 80A(1)(a)), That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 6 to 9 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved That the draft...
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and Restrictions: All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 247), dated 5 March...
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.—(David Rutley.) Question...
I would like to present a petition to the House on behalf of the excellent Knockhall Primary School in my constituency, and specifically year 2, who have been doing some excellent work on...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, who were shocked to discover that an application for a 24-hour gambling licence had been granted for a vacant shop premises in Green...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Rutley.)
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