Wednesday, 23 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 discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the effectiveness of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on a public inquiry on the (a) Scottish and (b) UK Government’s response to the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on efforts to reduce child poverty in Scotland.
What progress the Government has made in establishing the UK shared prosperity fund.
What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on harmonisation of covid-19 guidance on international travel.
What steps he is taking to strengthen the Union.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 23 June.
Before I call Liz Kendall to ask the urgent question, I want to wish Helen a very happy birthday. It is a delight to be able to do so.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the vaccination of UK military personnel serving overseas.
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. First, I would like to apologise to you and to the House. I was not expecting to be in the Chamber today and my attire is that of somebody who does not...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Jonathan Gullis presented a Bill to make provision for increased fines for failures to comply with a notice under section 215 of the Town...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Alistair Carmichael, supported by Ed Davey, Wendy Chamberlain, Wera Hobhouse, Tim Farron, Layla Moran, Sarah Green, Daisy Cooper,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the Order of 8 February 2021 in the last Session of Parliament (Armed Forces Bill: Programme) be varied as follows: (1)...
[Relevant document: Special Report of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill of Session 2019-21, The Armed Forces Bill, HC 1281.] Considered in Committee. Not amended in Select Committee....
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 1, in clause 8, page 9, line 19, at end insert— “(aa) a relevant government department;”—(Stephen Morgan.) This...
Amendments made: 16, in clause 10, page 20, line 8, af ter “(2)” insert “— (i)” This amendment is ancillary to amendment 17. Amendment...
Amendments made: 24, in clause 14, page 29, line 5, at end insert— “1A a sentence of detention under section 224B (special sentence of detention for...
(1) The Immigration Act 2014 is amended as follows. (2) In section 68 (10), after “regulations” insert “must make exceptions in respect of any person with citizenship of a...
Amendments made: 31, page 40, line 27, at end insert— “(c) in paragraph (b)(i) for “340D(6)” substitute “340D(6)(a)”.” This amendment is consequential on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 May, be approved.—(Tom Pursglove.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 24 June— (1) notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the Motion in the name of...
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Paul Scully relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Tom Pursglove.)
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)...
That this House at its rising on Thursday 23 September 2021, do adjourn until Monday 18 October 2021; at its rising on Tuesday 9 November 2021, do adjourn until Monday 15 November 2021; and...
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