Thursday, 20 July 2023
Before we start today’s business I would like to say that, as we are almost at the end of term, I hope all right hon. and hon. Members have a productive summer and enjoy the recess. I know...
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether she plans to support the uptake of outdoor swimming.
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the regulation of charities.
What assessment she has made of the potential effect of the UK’s departure from the EU on the UK arts and culture sector.
Whether she has had discussions with the BBC board on its complaints procedures.
What recent discussions she has had with the BBC board on changes to local radio services.
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the report of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket entitled “Holding Up a Mirror To Cricket” published...
What assessment she has made of the effect of increases in the cost of living on the charity sector.
What steps she is taking to support skills and training in the creative industries.
What progress her Department has made on publishing a sports strategy.
What steps she is taking to tackle gambling-related harms.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What recent discussions the Committee has had with the Electoral Commission on the adequacy of the implementation of voter ID requirements for national elections.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What recent steps the Church of England has taken to increase the number of ordinands.
The hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the Electoral Commission has issued recent guidance on elections to political parties and candidates.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What recent steps the Church of England has taken to participate in the community sponsorship scheme.
The hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the Committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the transparency of political donations from overseas.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What discussions the Church of England has had with churches in Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in that country.
If the Church of England will make an assessment of the potential merits of refusing to ordain clergy who do not personally recognise the ordination of women as diocesan bishops.
What recent steps the Church of England has taken to help protect freedom of religion and belief in other countries.
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to help support family relationships, parenting and...
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
I am pleased to update the House about the significant investment announced by Tata Group just yesterday. The confirmation that Tata will be investing over £4 billion to build a new...
We come to the moment we have all been waiting for: the last piece of business before the summer recess. It is the Sir David Amess summer Adjournment debate. For just a moment, we pause and...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023...
Debate resumed
I rise to present a petition to urge a reversal of the decision by Darlington Borough Council to end the provision of two hours’ free car parking in our town centre. It has been signed by...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mike Wood.)
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