Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Bill read the Third time and passed, with amendments.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans his Department has to increase the number of Nightingale courts.
What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations in Richard Oldfield’s report on the dynamic framework of the probation service, published in June 2021.
What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on delivery of the Government’s beating crime plan.
What progress he has made on bringing forward a victims Bill.
What plans he has to increase sentences for people convicted of rape.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the (a) recruitment, (b) retention, (c) safety and (d) morale of prison officers of raising the retirement age for that role...
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support judges who remain in Afghanistan following the recent military operation to evacuate British nationals and eligible Afghans from that...
What steps he is taking to help ensure effective collaboration between his Department and the Home Office on reducing reoffending.
What steps his Department is taking through the criminal justice system to tackle pet theft.
If he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of access to justice for small companies affected by anti-competitive behaviour that are ineligible (a) for the Competition Appeal Tribunal fast...
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on upholding the rule of law.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Parole Board’s communications with victims’ families when deciding whether offenders sentenced to life imprisonment...
What progress has been made on the independent Human Rights Act review.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Mr Speaker, before I make my statement today, I am sure that the whole House will want to join me in offering our condolences to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my noble Friend Baron...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, during the statement on Afghanistan, the Minister with responsibility for Afghan relocation—the Under-Secretary of State for the Home...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Health and Social Care Levy Bill:
(1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance...
(2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole...
(8) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies. (9) (a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 4, page 2, line 29, leave out from “as” to end of line 30 and insert “determined jointly by the Treasury and the devolved governments of...
“(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must review the revenue effects of this Act and lay a report before the House of Commons within six months of the passing of this Act and every 12...
“(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must review the equality impact of this Act and lay a report before the House of Commons within six months of the passing of this Act and every 12...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 4 to 9 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps etc.) (England) (Revocation and Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021, No. 848), dated 14 July 2021, a copy of which was laid before...
That the draft Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 8 July, be approved.
That the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (No. 2) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021, No. 827), dated 12 July 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
That the draft Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 8 June, be approved.—(Rebecca Harris.) Question...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents concerning the proposed AQUIND interconnector project, which has been signed by more than 6,000 local people. This is a sliding doors...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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