Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Ordered, That Mr Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a New Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the County Constituency of...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the quality of forensic services used in the criminal justice system.
What plans he has to further review road traffic offences and penalties.
What steps he is taking to reduce incidents of drug smuggling into prisons.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.
What his timescale is for clearing the backlog of Crown court cases resulting from the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to help support former offenders into employment.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Judicial Review and Courts Bill.
What steps he is taking to support prosecutions for violence against women and girls.
What progress his Department has made on the roll-out of electronic tagging for offenders.
What steps his Department is taking to roll out community payback.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect on (a) recruitment, (b) morale and (c) retention of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service staff of the Government’s pay policy...
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the potential of a renewed conflict...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on reports regarding racism in cricket.
With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the further steps we are taking to keep this country safe from covid-19. We head into the winter months in a much...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker, you will be aware of the importance across the country, not least in the north of England, of the long-awaited integrated rail plan. In Hull, we await news...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Paul Scully, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Michael Gove, Secretary Dominic Raab, Secretary...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant document: First Report of the Petitions Committee, Impact of Covid-19 on new parents: one year on, HC 479.]
There have been some additions to the speaking list, so I will introduce a time limit for Back-Bench speeches, which is likely to be seven minutes, following the opening speech from the right...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: Environment Act 2021.
Debate resumed.
Ordered, That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Critical Benchmarks (References and Administrators’ Liability) Bill [Lords] may...
I rise to present a petition, on behalf of not just the constituent signatories but the 80 or so delivery drivers at the Ocado Zoom plant in Acton who, having worked throughout the pandemic, kept...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mrs Wheeler.)
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