Thursday, 26 January 2023
Before we start today’s business, I want to note that tomorrow is Holocaust Memorial Day. I know the whole House will agree with me about the importance of remembering the 6 million Jewish...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress her Department has made on expanding broadband coverage in rural areas.
What steps she is taking to review the ownership structure of football clubs.
What steps she is taking to increase broadband speeds in urban areas; and if she will make a statement.
What support the Government are providing to grassroots music venues.
What steps her Department is taking to increase the accessibility of cultural attractions.
What recent steps her Department has taken with the Rugby Football Union to help support the recovery of grassroots club rugby following the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps her Department is taking to support the celebration of the bicentenary of rugby football in 2023.
Whether she plans to implement the recommendations of the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What recent steps the Church of England has taken to encourage families to attend events at parish churches.
The hon. Member for South Norfolk, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, was asked—
What recent assessment the Commission has made of the National Audit Office’s estimate.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the Church of England has made of the steps needed to put the maintenance of churches and cathedrals on a sustainable basis.
The hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Restoration and Renewal Client Board, was asked—
What steps the board is taking to plan for a sustainable procurement policy for restoration of the Palace of Westminster.
The hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the committee has had recent discussions with the commission on the strength and transparency of electoral law on political (a) donations and (b) donors.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
Whether the commissioners have made an estimate of the proportion of the Church’s assets that may have a link to a historic involvement with slavery.
Whether he plans to visit Lichfield cathedral to see the work of Dean Adrian Dorber.
Whether the Commissioners have held discussions with senior Church leaders on allowing clergy to conduct blessings for same-sex couples.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, in addition to the written ministerial statement tabled today, I would like to make a statement updating the House on the next steps that we are taking to...
Equipping Ukraine to push Russia out of its territory is as important as equipping it to defend what it already has. Together, we will continue supporting Ukraine to move from resisting Russian...
With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the independent expert assessment of crustacean mortality in the north-east of England in 2021 and 2022. Last Friday, the...
Select Committee statement
[Relevant documents: Third Report of the International Development Committee, From Srebrenica to a safer tomorrow: Preventing future mass atrocities around the world, HC 149, and the Government...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
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