Thursday, 22 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 he is taking to help ensure the National Food Strategy provides a sustainable future for small-scale family farms.
What steps he is taking to help tackle livestock worrying.
If he will bring forward legislative proposals to set a target for the abundance of wildlife species by 2030.
What steps he is taking to increase tree planting.
What steps he is taking to maximise the share of quota for British fishermen in the next round of Coastal State fisheries negotiations.
What the planned timescale is for the introduction of the compulsory microchipping of cats.
What criteria his Department used to determine the allocation of the seafood response fund.
What steps he is taking to help improve river health.
The agricultural transition plan sets out how support for farmers is changing. Instead of paying farmers subsidies based on the amount of land they own, we are introducing new schemes to...
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the Scottish seed potato industry.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure food security for consumers in the UK.
What steps the Government are taking to improve recycling rates.
What discussions he has had with Ofwat and representatives of utility companies on reducing leaks from water mains.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South Norfolk, representing the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What the planned timescale is for a response by the Government to the National Audit Office’s report on local government and net zero in England, published in July 2021.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What steps the Church of England is taking to support social prescribing within its communities.
What guidance the Church of England is providing on (a) singing in church and (b) public worship following the move to step 4 of the covid-19 road map on 19 July 2021.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What assessment the Committee has made of the potential effect of the proposal in the Elections Bill to introduce a strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission on the ability of...
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the Church of England has made of trends in the level of persecution of people for their religion or belief in 2021.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked was asked—
What recent estimate that body has made of the total cost of the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What assessment the commission has made of the adequacy of the data on electoral fraud used in support of Government proposals to introduce voter ID.
What recent assessment the Committee has made on the potential effect of proposed voter ID laws on electoral participation.
The right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked was asked—
What assessment that body has made of the procurement opportunities for businesses in Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency as part of the restoration and renewal programme.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the commissioners have made of the effect of the charging of VAT on church repairs on the affordability of undertaking those repairs.
The hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What steps the Commission is taking to ensure a covid-19 secure workplace for House of Commons staff following the lifting of restrictions on 19 July 2021.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What recent steps the Church of England has taken to progress implementation of the anti-racism taskforce recommendations.
Before I call the Minister to make his statement, I have to say that I am far from happy that yesterday the House heard from a Health Minister giving an update with no mention at all of the NHS...
Today is the last day when we are operating under the orders relating to the proceedings in the pandemic. May I first say a big thank you to all the Members and their staff, who have continued to...
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I seek guidance from you on what options are open to me. I regret that I was not able to raise this with the Leader of the House personally beforehand,...
With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the arrangements that have been put in place for awarding qualifications this year and next year. Fairness to...
Mr Speaker has granted leave to the hon. Member for Gravesham (Adam Holloway) and the right hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart) to make personal statements following the recommendations of...
Select Committee Statement
[Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 16 June 2020, 23 June 2020, 14 July 2020 and 23 July 2020 on Responding to...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the light of the recent dramatic developments in the rugby league world cup, with Australia and New Zealand pulling out of the competition, will the...
I should advise the House that there will be a three-minute time limit on Back-Bench speeches after the opening speech. I call Ian Mearns.
I am pleased to present this petition on behalf of 815,000 people who have expressed their views about the Government’s paltry offer of 3% to NHS staff. The petition states: The petition of...
I know you want me to be quick, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I would like to mark the fact that I am the final MP to be participating virtually. With your permission, I should like to mark that...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David Duguid.)
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