Thursday, 9 December 2021
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent progress he has made on implementing the provisions of the Environment Act 2021.
What steps he is taking to improve water quality.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact on (a) the environment and (b) public health of toxic air from landfill sites.
What steps he is taking to help farmers increase productivity.
What steps he is taking to promote tree planting.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward a standalone clean air Bill.
What steps he is taking to tackle dog theft.
What steps he is taking to support food and drink exporters.
What steps he is taking to support farmers who will lose income as a result of progressive reductions to the Basic Payment Scheme.
What recent discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on the adequacy of flood risk management in inner cities.
What steps he is taking to tackle plastic pollution.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What recent assessment the Committee has made of the potential effect of proposals in the Elections Bill on independence of process for oversight of electoral spending, party finance and donations.
What recent assessment the Committee has made of the potential effect on electoral participation of the proposal in the Elections Bill to introduce voter ID.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What proposals the Church of England has to put the maintenance of churches and cathedrals on a sustainable basis.
What steps the Church of England is taking to support family relationships, parenting and marriage.
The hon. Member for South Norfolk, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What the planned timescale is for the Government’s response to the National Audit Office’s report, “Financial sustainability of schools in England”, published in November...
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What steps the Church of England is taking to strengthen its parish ministry.
What discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the deans of English cathedrals on methodologies to generate sustainable incomes.
What steps the Church of England is taking to connect with people who are isolated and lonely in their communities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the details of the investigation into Downing Street Christmas parties.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
Today, we are publishing a consultation on a new victims’ law to raise the voice of victims in our criminal justice system, expand their role in it and strengthen the accountability of all...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your assistance and guidance on how more formally to place on the record thanks to advisers and other officials who helped me during my time in...
Select Committee statement
I beg to move, That this House recognises the importance of financial services to the UK economy; and calls on the Government to provide adequate support to help create the right regulatory and...
I beg to move, That this House regrets that the consular services provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to bereaved families of people who have been murdered, have...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Scott Mann.)
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