Monday, 10 July 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of levels of antisemitism in the last 12 months.
What steps he is taking to level up all parts of the UK.
If he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the capacity of local authorities to respond to unexpected costs arising from businesses entering liquidation.
What progress he has made on allocating funds through the community ownership fund.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the impact of increases in inflation on local authority budgets.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on long-term funding for local authorities.
What steps his Department is taking to increase devolution in England.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his polices of the Regulatory Policy Committee statement on the Renters (Reform) Bill impact assessment, published on 3 July 2023.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of affordable housing in (a) Chesterfield and (b) England.
What assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.
What steps his Department is taking to support house building.
What steps his Department is taking to end rough sleeping.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on measures to improve the criminal justice response to rape and sexual violence. This Government are unswervingly committed to...
Several hon. Members: rose—
We now come to the privilege motion. No amendments have been selected.
Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill:
(1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with this...
(2) (a) When the Bill has been read a second time it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House...
(8) (a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b)...
(10) (a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended...
(12) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been...
(13) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (14) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on 3 May, 24 May, 21 June and 4 July 2023, on the funding and delivery of public...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Commonwealth Development Corporation (Limit on Government Assistance) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.—(Robert Largan.) Question...
That the draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.—(Robert Largan.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Robert Largan.)
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