Thursday, 27 May 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 a message from the Queen in reply to a loyal and dutiful Address from this House: I have received your humble Address praying that I should appoint...
Ordered, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the Borough constituency of...
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
What recent assessment his Department has made of the extent of barriers to trade between the EU and the UK for (a) importers and (b) exporters since the end of the transition period.
What plans his Department has for transitioning to permanent trading arrangements under the UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement.
What progress the Government have made on the public inquiry into the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps the Government are taking to deliver civil service jobs outside London.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the introduction of voter ID on levels of enfranchisement.
What steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for small businesses to bid for Government contracts.
What steps the Government are taking to implement their levelling-up agenda.
If he will make it his policy to publish all Government contracts relating to the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on apprenticeship targets for the civil service.
If his Department will make it its policy to allow publication of the conclusions of recent independent investigations into potential breaches of the ministerial code.
What steps the Government are taking to improve digital services across Government.
What recent steps the Office for Veterans’ Affairs has taken to support the interests of veterans.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Before I call Jonathan Ashworth to ask his urgent question, I remind the House that “Erskine May” states: “Good temper and moderation are the characteristics of parliamentary...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will update the House on the pandemic preparedness of the Department of Health and Social Care.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make a statement on the United Kingdom’s proposed tariff offer to the Australian Government on their...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 150(2)(d)), That this House:- (1) takes note of the report of the Independent Expert Panel, The Conduct of Mr Rob Roberts MP, HC 245...
Before I call the Minister, let me say that this is a heavily subscribed debate, as is the next one. We intend to divide the time equally between the two debates, which means that this debate...
[Relevant document: Sixth Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Session 2019-2021, Changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image, HC 274.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Duguid.)
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