Wednesday, 1 March 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving digital connectivity in rural Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the adequacy of NHS provision in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for renewable energy in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the adequacy of the governance of elite rugby union in Wales.
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the impact of the levelling-up fund on Welsh communities.
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the cost of living crisis on businesses in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of Government support for public services in Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 March.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on the testing of care home residents during the covid pandemic.
Today I can announce that we intend to legislate as soon as possible to introduce an independent public advocate; to put victims and the bereaved at the heart of our response to large-scale...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the situation in Turkey and Syria. I know that the House will join me in offering sincere condolences to all those affected by...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I apologise for interrupting the business and the 10-minute rule Bill from my hon. Friend the Member for Bolsover (Mark Fletcher). During Prime...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Barry Sheerman, supported by Christine Jardine and Caroline Lucas, presented a Bill to make provision for local authorities to conduct...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Wendy Chamberlain presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of extending to 5 April 2025...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dame Maria Miller, supported by Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Chris Elmore, Steve Brine, Julie Elliott, Harriett Baldwin, Bob Blackman, Layla...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Bob Blackman, supported by Ms Karen Buck, Nickie Aiken and Sarah Champion, presented a Bill to amend the Crown Estate Act 1961 to increase...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No.23)
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting— (1) The Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Secretary Michael Gove relating to the...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding that such provision could not have been proposed in Committee without an Instruction from the House, amendments may be proposed on consideration of the Social...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: The First Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, The Regulation of Social Housing, HC...
‘After section 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 insert— “Implied term as to remedying of hazards 10A Remedying of hazards occurring in dwellings let on relevant social...
“(1) The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows. (2) In the italic heading before section 51, for ‘complaints’ substitute ‘ombudsman’. (3) After section 51...
“(1) The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows. (2) In section 202 (inspections: supplemental), omit subsections (1) to (3). (3) In section 203(12) (definition of...
“(1) The Secretary of State must give a direction to the Regulator of Social Housing under section 197(2A) of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 about setting a standard under section...
‘(1) The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows. (2) After section 92K insert— “92KA A Duty to ensure continuity of secure and assured tenancy in cases of...
Amendment proposed: 42, page 1, line 10, at end insert— “(2) In section 92K of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (fundamental objectives), after subsection (3) insert—...
Amendments made: 4, page 11, line 30, leave out “with the day after the day on which” and insert “when”. This amendment changes the starting point of the moratorium so it...
Amendments made: 44, page 17, line 22, at end insert “(‘relevant individuals’)”. This amendment provides a label by which to refer to the persons described so it is easier...
Amendments made: 11, page 17, line 36, at end insert “, including standards requiring information to be published”. This amendment makes clear that standards set by the regulator...
Inspection plan Amendment proposed: 40, page 23, leave out lines 23 to 26 and insert— “(a) the inspection of every registered provider within four years of the commencement of this...
Amendments made: 13, page 37, line 1, after “Section” insert “(Secretary of State’s duty to give direction about providing information to tenants) and”. This...
Amendments made: 15, page 41, line 11, leave out “and signed, by the petitioner,” and insert— “(aa) be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,”. This amendment...
Amendments made: 14, page 52, line 25, at end insert— “(aa) in subsection (2)(f), for ‘and informing tenants’ substitute ‘tenants and providing them with information...
Amendments made: 1, line 2, after “complaints;” insert “about hazards affecting social housing;”. This amendment is consequential on NC1. Amendment 3, line 2, after...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 145(3)), That this House agrees with the Report of the Liaison Committee of 27 February: That a day not later than 18 March be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.118(6)),
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.—(Fay Jones.) Question agreed to....
That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.—(Fay Jones.) Question agreed to. Motion...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Fay Jones.)
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