Monday, 18 September 2023
I can now announce the arrangements for the election of the Chair of the Defence Committee. I declared the Chair vacant on Thursday. Nominations will close on Tuesday 24 October. Nomination...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure an adequate standard of accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers.
What steps she is taking to increase police resources.
Whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues and the Scottish Government on further devolution of drugs policy to Scotland.
What steps her Department is taking to reduce knife crime.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the adequacy of compensation for police officers injured in the course of their duties.
What steps she is taking to reduce crime.
What recent guidance she has issued to the police on apprehending illegal motorcyclists.
What recent guidance her Department has issued to the police on upholding the rights of children in custody.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a substance misuse harm reduction model to tackle acquisitive crime.
What recent progress her Department has made on reducing antisocial behaviour.
What steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of small boats transporting irregular migrants across the English channel.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the planned route and delivery of High Speed Rail 2.
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I shall make a statement about Tata Steel’s proposal, which has been agreed with Government, to invest in greener steel making at its Port Talbot site...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the latest steps the Government are taking to ensure that swift and fair compensation is made available to postmasters whose...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am seeking your guidance and assistance on how I might ensure that I receive answers from the Secretary of State for Education to questions from me...
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt relating to Private Members’...
The House will wish to know that the manuscript amendment in the name of Sir Christopher Chope has been selected. Copies are available in the Vote Office and a revised Order Paper is being posted...
5.35 pm
Before I call the shadow Minister, 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: Lifelong...
Debate resumed.
I beg to move, That this House has considered UK export performance. Back in January, the Prime Minister laid out his five priorities, high among which was to grow the UK economy, creating...
I know you have been thoroughly looking forward to this major event, Mr Deputy Speaker. It gives me great pleasure to say that the Committee of Selection has deliberated and to put forward the...
8.58 pm
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Fay Jones.)
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