Thursday, 23 September 2021
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
I congratulate the new Minister on his appointment, and call Alistair Carmichael.
What steps the Government is taking to improve its use of data to inform policy decisions.
What recent steps the Office for Veterans’ Affairs has taken to promote the interests of veterans.
What steps he is taking to improve the quality of civil service apprenticeships.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of proposed voter ID requirements on voter turnout in general elections.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that the use of fire and rehire tactics in (a) the public sector and (b) public funded bodies is not permitted.
What recent assessment the Government have made of the effectiveness of the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
What steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for small businesses to bid for Government contracts.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the progress of the infected blood inquiry.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on opportunities for UK businesses.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on implementing the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy if he will make a statement on rising gas prices and the collapse of energy suppliers.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a statement on the impact of coronavirus on attendance in education settings and support for pupils to catch-up on...
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021, which falls in recess this year, between 9 and 15 October, it was...
I beg to move, That this House notes with grave concern the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear powers, following the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A from the Indian...
Motion made, That— (1) the following Standing Order be made: “IEP recommendations for sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (1) The Chair of the IEP shall send to the Chair and...
Ordered, That, on 13 October 2021, members of the Environmental Audit Committee may participate in meetings of that Committee through such electronic means of communication as have been approved...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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