Thursday, 4 November 2021
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported a message from the Queen, in reply to loyal and dutiful Addresses from this House. I have received your humble Address praying that I should appoint...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress he has made on establishing a national headquarters for Great British Railways.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of his policies on rail investment in the north of England on the Government’s levelling up agenda.
What steps his Department is taking to help make international travel (a) easier and (b) less expensive during the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps his Department is taking to improve the condition of roads in England.
What steps he is taking to improve local bus services.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage the uptake of cycling and walking.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of the airspace modernisation proposals for Glasgow airport.
What steps he is taking to improve rail services.
What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on ensuring that the statutory fees for roadside rescue and recovery are set and distributed in an equitable manner to ensure the...
What plans he has to visit the Rhondda tunnel.
What steps his Department is taking to decarbonise the UK’s transport network.
Whether he has plans to re-evaluate the carbon cost of a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the ongoing shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers.
What steps he is taking to support investment in the East Birmingham tram line.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will update the House on our covid-19 vaccination programme. It is less than a year since Margaret Keenan made history by becoming the first person in the world to...
Application for emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
I beg to move, That the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1146), dated 11 October, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14...
[Relevant document: Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 26 October 2021, on Withdrawal from Afghanistan, HC 699.]
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the use of medical cannabis for the alleviation of health conditions. I would like to start by paying tribute to the mums and dads,...
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gareth Johnson.) House adjourned.
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