Thursday, 7 July 2022
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps her Department is taking to deliver full-fibre and gigabit-capable broadband by 2025.
What recent assessment her Department has made of the impact of increases in the cost of living on charitable giving.
When she plans to publish the gambling review white paper.
What recent estimate she has made of the economic contribution that (a) the betting and gaming industry and (b) racing make to the economy.
If she will take steps to license short-term holiday lets.
If the Government will consult on the potential merits of raising the charity lottery annual sales limit to £100 million.
What assessment she has made of the impact of the rate of the delivery of the rollout of gigabit broadband on (a) rural and (b) urban communities.
What steps she is taking to help ensure all households and businesses in (a) England and (b) West Worcestershire constituency are able to access fast and reliable internet connections.
What recent assessment she has made of the sustainability and future of heritage steam railways.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney General was asked—
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in ensuring access to justice for the victims of crime.
What recent assessment she has made of the performance of the Crown Prosecution Service in Mid Wales.
What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for rape.
What recent steps she has taken to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disclosure between all parties in the criminal justice system.
What recent discussions she has had with the Serious Fraud Office on the potential level of fraud losses arising from covid-19 related contracts awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care.
If her Department will take steps to increase the number of prosecutions for individuals who have killed vulnerable road users by dangerous driving.
Before we start the urgent question, I wish to make a short statement. Clearly, this is a day when there are lots of important developments happening outside the Chamber, and the situation is...
(Urgent Question):To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make a statement on the functioning of Government.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister to make a statement on the meeting between the Prime Minister and the former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev at the height of the Skripal crisis.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. We have had two urgent questions today where Ministers have come to the Dispatch Box and told us that they have no knowledge of the things that they are...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 56), That the Bill be now read a Second time. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read a Second time. Question put forthwith, That...
[Relevant document: Eleventh Report of the Treasury Committee, Session 2021-22, Economic Crime, HC 145, and Responses, Session 2021-22, HC 1261.]
I beg to move, “That this House has considered Alcohol Duty and tax on alcohol.” I am grateful to the hon. Member for Gateshead (Ian Mearns) and the Backbench Business Committee for...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Andrea Jenkyns.)
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