Thursday, 27 April 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions she has had with the BBC on its proposed cuts to local radio services.
What steps her Department is taking to encourage community participation in the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
What steps her Department is taking to support grassroots sport.
What steps she is taking to support musicians from Ukraine and Europe to tour in the UK.
What steps she is taking to support cultural and charitable organisations with increases in the cost of living.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What discussions the Church of England has had with international counterparts on the desecration of religious sites in the Holy Land.
What discussions the Church of England has had with the Church of Nigeria on the killing and abduction of Christians in that country.
What recent discussions the Committee has had with the Electoral Commission on the security of postal votes.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
How the Church of England plans to spend grant funding from local authorities.
What steps the Church of England is taking to strengthen its parish ministry.
Whether the Church of England is taking steps to plant more trees on its land.
The hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What recent discussions the Committee has had with the Electoral Commission on the implementation of voter ID in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) England ahead of local and national elections.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church of England plans to take to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in (a) cathedrals and (b) other places of worship outside of London; and if he will make a...
(Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities if he will make a statement on arrangements in place to record the number of voters who attend at a...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Defence Secretary to make a statement on the war in Ukraine.
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the Government’s proposals for gambling reform. Gambling is a hugely popular pastime, which has been part of...
The business for the week commencing 1 May will include: Monday 1 May—The House will not be sitting. Tuesday 2 May—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Higher Education...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement to the House on the situation in Sudan. Thirteen days ago, intense fighting broke out in Khartoum. The conflict quickly spread...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have asked the Speaker’s Office for clarity on this matter, which relates to the voter ID and electoral fraud question this morning. When...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Michael Gove, Secretary Alister...
I beg to move, That this House has considered progress on reforms to NHS dentistry. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for once again granting this important debate, and my co-sponsor, the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Julie Marson.)
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