Monday, 28 March 2022
Before we start business today, I wish to report to the House that I have received a letter from the Speaker of the Ukraine Parliament. The letter says: “I express my sincere gratitude to...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Army’s Future Soldier programme.
What steps his Department is taking to help support defence jobs across the UK.
What steps he is taking to help tackle violence against women in the armed forces.
What steps the Government are taking to support NATO allies in response to Russian aggression.
What steps he is taking to help strengthen co-operation between NATO members.
With reference to the integrated review 2021, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies on force structure in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the “Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan: 2022 to 2024.”
What support his Department is providing to Ukraine’s military.
What recent progress he has made on the Defence estate optimisation programme.
What steps his Department is taking to help protect the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression.
Whether his Department is taking steps to procure British equipment to support Ukraine’s military.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the conduct of P&O Ferries’ chief executive and board and the action the Government will...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the publication of the schools White Paper. Since 2010, we have been on a mission to give every child a great education. We have made huge...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to update the House, on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, about the NATO and G7 leaders’ meetings in Brussels last week....
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. By convention, when a Member campaigns in another Member’s seat it is considered courteous to notify that Member in advance. I am aware that the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing...
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their amendment 15B proposed instead of the words left out of the Bill by its amendment 15.
Consideration of Lords message [Relevant documents: Second Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, Part 3 (Public Order),...
I beg to move, That this House insists on its disagreement with the Lords in their amendment 58 but proposes amendments (a) to (c) in lieu.
Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their amendment 72B and proposes amendments (a) and (b) in lieu.—(Kit Malthouse.)
Motion made, and Question put, That this House insists on its disagreement with the Lords in their amendment 73, insists on its amendment 74A to Lords amendment 74, disagrees with the Lords in...
Motion made, and Question put, That this House insists on its disagreement with the Lords in their amendment 80, insists on its amendments 80A, 80B, 80C, 80D, 80E and 80F to the words restored to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 15 and No. 41(A)), That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of Mark Spencer, relating to Business of the House...
I beg to move, That this House believes that the current process for claiming War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation payments is not fit for purpose and urges the Government to launch an...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 10(2)(b), the sitting in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 19 April shall begin at 11.30 am, shall be suspended from 1.30 pm to...
Ordered, That the Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 108), laid before...
The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Cities of London and Westminster, Declares that local authorities should be granted stronger powers to deal with rogue...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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