Monday, 20 September 2021
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the additional support for veterans and military charities announced on 6 September 2021.
What steps his Department is taking to support Operation Warm Welcome.
What steps his Department is taking to help combat Daesh and its global affiliates including Islamic State Khorasan Province.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the new nuclear warhead programme on the UK's defence capability.
What steps his Department is taking to help support defence exports.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on increasing the number of apprenticeships in the armed forces.
What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on tackling international terrorism in (a) Afghanistan, (b) the middle east and (c) north Africa.
How many people have been assessed as being eligible for support under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy since 28 August 2021.
If he will define the term “UK content” within the fleet solid support ship contract.
What steps he is taking to help improve provision of mental health services for members of the armed forces.
What steps his Department is taking to help support jobs in the defence sector.
What recent assessment he has made of the UK's ability to conduct military operations without the support of the United States.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the UK gas market. As hon. and right hon. Members will be aware, over the weekend I held discussions with Ofgem and energy companies, and...
I have to say that I enjoy Mondays, but this has been a bad one. I do not like being tested. Before I call the Transport Secretary to make a statement, I want to put on record my disappointment...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I would like to raise a point of order about ministerial correspondence. Over the weekend, I received an email from Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon. It said:...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Timetable (1)(a) Proceedings on Second...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Dame Eleanor Laing in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“(1) The Secretary of State must, no later than 6 months after the date on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report containing an assessment of the impact of this Act on...
8.17 pm
With the leave of the House, I will take motions 4 and 5 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
That the draft Capital Requirements Regulation (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.—(Steve Double.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Steve Double.)
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