Thursday, 1 July 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 steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the tourism industry from the covid-19 pandemic.
What recent discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the future of Channel 4.
What steps he is taking to ensure that documents of historical importance are retained in the UK.
If he will make it his policy to conduct an impact assessment of the potential financial effect on community organisations of proposals to reform the electronic communications code.
What steps his Department is taking to improve digital infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas.
What further steps the Government plans to take to support travel agencies as part of the implementation of the tourism recovery plan.
What plans his Department has to (a) promote and (b) encourage people to watch the Paralympic Games in summer 2021.
What steps his Department is taking to open up the cultural and sporting sectors as covid-19 restrictions are eased.
What progress he has made on the procurement process for the fourth national lottery licence.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney General was asked—
What steps he has taken to help ensure that court cases are not prejudiced by inappropriate (a) reporting by the media and (b) comment by the public.
If he will make it his policy to support the Charity Commission’s request to refer the Royal Albert Hall to the charity tribunal.
What steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the criminal justice system as covid-19 restrictions are eased.
What recent assessment he has made of the Serious Fraud Office’s effectiveness in prosecuting serious economic crime.
What steps he is taking to implement the end-to-end rape review's recommendations for the CPS.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
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I beg to move, That this House has considered Pride Month. It is a pleasure to open this cross-party Backbench Business Committee debate as Pride Month 2021 comes to its conclusion. All too...
I rise, virtually, to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Swanley regarding the rebuilding of Orchards Academy, alongside an online petition on the same topic that has been signed by...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Scott Mann.)
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