Thursday, 7 December 2023
The Clerk at the Table having informed the House of the unavoidable absence, through illness, of the Speaker from the sittings of the House this week, the Chairman of Ways and Means took the...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to help reduce food waste.
What steps his Department is taking to tackle fly-tipping.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce levels of PMair pollution.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on helping to ensure food security.
Whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of supermarkets on their proposed changes to the Red Tractor scheme.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the impact of climate change on food prices.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of food prices.
What steps he is taking to support British food producers.
What steps his Department is taking to manage waterways to help reduce the risk of flooding.
What steps he is taking to tackle raptor persecution.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney General was asked—
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of perpetrators of fraud and economic crime.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
If she will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on consulting the International Criminal Court on potential breaches of international law in the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
What recent steps has she taken with Cabinet colleagues to uphold the rule of law within Government.
What recent discussions she has had with the Serious Fraud Office on the prosecution of covid-19 related fraud.
What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for small boat gangs and other people traffickers.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on expediting the contract process for refurbishing existing UK trains.
With permission, I will make a statement about attempted cyber interference in British democracy. I know hon. and right hon. Members across this House will recognise the seriousness of this...
The business for the week commencing 11 December will include the following: Monday 11 December—Second Reading of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. Tuesday 12 December—...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the BBC. The BBC is a great British institution and plays a vital role in our culture and creative economy. It...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary James Cleverly, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Oliver Dowden and Michael Tomlinson,...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of tackling Islamophobia. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for agreeing to this general debate on tackling Islamophobia. I also...
I beg to move, That this House notes the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies; believes that the Government...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
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