Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of trialling a universal basic income in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from COP26.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the recent reduction in official development assistance funding to UK Research and Innovation on Scottish universities.
What steps his Department is taking to support the defence sector in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of economic support for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from new free trade agreements.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on Scotland’s constitutional future.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28 April.
(Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the support the Government are providing to the Indian Government.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 4L. As I have said on a number of occasions at this Dispatch Box, I want to express my sincere thanks once again to all right hon....
I beg to move, That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 15 March, be approved.
Resolved, That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 15 March, be approved.—(Jesse Norman.)
I beg to move, That the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 375), dated 22 March 2021, a copy of which...
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Question on the motion in the name of Keir Starmer relating to the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons)...
I beg to move, That the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendments 11B and 11C. The amendments made in the other place concern what is in effect a reporting requirement to the Intelligence and...
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions on the motion in the name of Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg relating to Amendments to the Independent Complaints and Grievance...
Before I call the Leader of the House to move the motion, I should inform the House that Mr Speaker has not selected amendment (a) in the name of Sir Christopher Chope.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Air Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.—(James Morris.) Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 8 March, be approved.—(James Morris.) Question agreed to.
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Rother Valley calling for a powerful bid to be placed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to secure a grant from the levelling-up...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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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