Tuesday, 21 September 2021
The Secretary of State was asked—
If his Department will increase spending on research into motor neurone disease.
What steps his Department is taking to increase private sector investment in innovation.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that businesses do not use fire and rehire practices.
What steps his Department is taking to establish the UK’s position as a world leader in science, research and innovation.
What recent progress he has made on the Government’s proposals to support automotive battery manufacturers.
What plans his Department has to bring forward legislative proposals on an entitlement to statutory leave and pay for parents of babies requiring neonatal care.
What steps his Department is taking to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
What steps he is taking in response to the Climate Change Committee’s 2021 annual progress report to Parliament.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) businesses and (b) trade unions on supply chain matters.
What steps his Department is taking to support hydrogen production in the UK.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the data breach exposing ARAP applicants in Afghanistan.
I should tell the House that I have reached a special agreement with the Home Secretary to extend the length of the statement, because I was given advance notice. I believe that the Opposition...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I advise the House that Mr Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. Before we start the debate, let me tell Members that if they wish to participate in the debate, it...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Order, 13 September, and Standing Order No. 118(6)), That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Marcus Jones.)
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