Thursday, 17 June 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 his timescale is for introducing compulsory microchipping of cats announced in the Animal Welfare Action Plan.
What steps his Department is taking to support the shellfish industry.
What steps he is taking to protect native species and wildlife.
What steps he is taking to help ensure the competitiveness of the food and drink manufacturing sector. As the Minister knows, the food and drinks manufacturing sector is the largest in this...
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on maintaining British food standards in a future trade deal with Australia.
What steps his Department is taking to tackle horse tethering.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of labour supply for the agricultural sector.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK’s departure from the EU on agriculture and the food industry.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on safeguards for British agriculture in a future trade deal with Australia.
What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on enforcement of the proposed ban on importing shark fins.
What steps he is taking to support the UK fishing industry.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What recent estimate the commission has made of the potential number of fraudulent votes that will be prevented with plans to mandate voter ID at future elections.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
Whether the Church of England plans to support online and in-person communal worship as covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
What discussions the commissioners have had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on reintroducing choral singing in churches and cathedrals during the covid-19 outbreak.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked—
What assessment that body has made of the procurement opportunities for businesses in Hastings and Rye constituency as part of the restoration and renewal programme.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church is taking to support and strengthen families and marriages.
What steps the Church of England is taking to promote rewilding in new tenancy agreements.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
If the Commission will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a system for voter registration requiring a person to (a) indicate their principal residence allowing them to vote...
The hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What ongoing facilities there will be to protect staff from covid-19.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What plans there are for rewilding, tree-planting and sustainable farming on Church estates.
What progress the Church of England has made on engaging the companies it has invested in to (a) improve transparency and (b) transition to a low carbon economy.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What recent discussions the Commission has had with the Government on the introduction of voter ID.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What progress the Church of England has made towards its 2030 net zero target.
I have received a report from the Tellers in the Aye Lobby on the Division that took place at 6.59 pm yesterday on the question “That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)...
I wish to make a statement on the new UK-Australia free trade agreement secured by our Prime Ministers this Tuesday. We have agreed a truly historic deal, which is the first negotiated from...
Before I call the Leader of the House, I want to pay tribute to Sir Roy Stone, the principal private secretary to the Government Chief Whip, who is leaving the civil service this week. Sir Roy is...
The business for the week commencing 21 June will include: Monday 21 June —Opposition day (3rd allotted day). There will be a debate on a motion relating to planning, followed by a debate...
Select Committee Statement
I beg to move, That this House has considered the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for granting us the time for this debate, to the cross-party Members...
[Relevant documents: Seventh Report of the International Development Committee of Session 2019-21, Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries, HC 605, and the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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