Tuesday, 6 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 guidance his Department issues to (a) retailers and (b) consumers to help raise awareness of the threat of online scams.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of GKN Automotive on the viability of its factory in Birmingham being used as part of the national infrastructure for electric vehicles.
What steps his Department is taking to support the marine renewables sector.
If he will take steps to increase (a) renewable energy production and (b) energy efficiency in the UK.
What steps he is taking to tackle minimum wage non-compliance in the labour market.
What steps his Department is taking to support the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
If his Department will publish its net zero strategy before the 2021 summer recess.
What plans he has to help ensure that skills in the nuclear sector are maintained between the building of new power plants.
When he plans to make a decision on the proposed AQUIND energy interconnector project.
What steps his Department is taking to help support (a) the steel industry and (b) steelworkers.
What recent steps he has taken to help improve employment rights and protections for gig economy workers.
What steps he is taking to support high street businesses.
What steps his Department is taking to support UK research and development.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies on oil and gas of the International Energy Agency’s energy scenario aligned with the 1.5° C goal of the Paris...
What plans his Department has to help support the growth of solar energy in the UK.
What recent discussions he has held with representatives of the automotive sector.
What steps the Government are taking to achieve the net zero emissions target.
What discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on the independence of open banking.
What steps he is taking to enable the effective parliamentary scrutiny of the classified aspects of the Investment Security Unit.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, I would like to make a statement on the pandemic and the road map to freedom. Freedom is in our sights once again, thanks to the protective wall of this country’s...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on restrictions that will be lifted for schools, early years, childcare, colleges and universities when we move to step 4,...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On Friday, the Secretary of State for International Trade visited Airbus at Broughton in my seat. Her office gave me 14 minutes’ notice before the...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Sajid Javid, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Michael Gove, Secretary Thérèse Coffey,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Priti Patel, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Dominic Raab, Secretary Robert Buckland...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant documents: Report of the Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act of Session 2019-21, HC 1046, HL 253, and the Government Response, CP 430; Sixth Report of the Public...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Market Surveillance (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.—(David T. C. Davies.) Question agreed to. Motion made,...
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under Section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, grants to businesses to...
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 8 June, be approved.—(David T. C. Davies.)...
That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 18 May, be approved.—(David T. C. Davies.) Question agreed to.
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Kensington, to save a physical police presence in the north of Kensington. The petitioners declare that it is “imperative”...
It being 6.59 pm as we go into the Adjournment debate and the Minister moves slowly to his place, the Dispatch Box has been sanitised, so we do not need to suspend the House. The fact that I am...
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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