Tuesday, 12 December 2023
I wish to inform the House that I have received a letter from the hon. Member for Witney (Robert Courts) informing me of his resignation as Chair of the Defence Committee. I therefore declare...
The Minister of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent increases in violence in the west bank.
What steps his Department is taking to implement the UK’s commitments in the White Paper on international development, published in November 2023.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Mauritius on the negotiations on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Israel on the number of civilian deaths in Gaza.
What steps his Department is taking to support the overseas territories with climate change adaptation.
Whether he has had recent discussions with his counterpart in Pakistan on the Maira Shahbaz case.
What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on Israel’s obligations under international law.
What steps he is taking to help tackle destabilising activities by Iran in the middle east.
Whether his Department is taking diplomatic steps to help ensure that perpetrators of alleged human rights violations against the Tamil community in Sri Lanka are held to account.
What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help secure peace in Israel and Palestine.
Whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in the Philippines on the case of Leila De Lima.
Whether he has had recent discussions with his Commonwealth counterparts on the proposed readmittance of Zimbabwe to the Commonwealth.
What steps he is taking to help secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
What discussions his Department has had with NATO allies on support for Ukraine during winter 2023-24
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. With crucial talks at COP28 locked in disagreement, we are hearing reports that the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, the right hon. Member for Beverley...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dame Maria Miller, supported by Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Chris Elmore, Steve Brine, Julie Elliott, Harriett Baldwin, Bob Blackman, Layla...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dame Maria Miller presented a Bill to require the Sentencing Council to issue sentencing guidelines in respect of sections 58 and 59 of the...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sarah Dyke presented a Bill to set minimum service levels for the provision of public transport in rural areas, including for access to...
Second Reading [Relevant documents: First Report of the Home Affairs Committee of Session 2022-23, Channel crossings, migration and asylum, HC 199, and the Government response, HC 706; oral...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Committal The Bill shall be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 October, in the last Session of...
That the draft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 13 November, be approved.—(Mike Wood.) Question agreed to....
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 October, in the last...
That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.—(Mike Wood.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the...
That the draft Hydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 8 November, be approved.—(Mike Wood.)...
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B, C, D and H and New Code I) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 16 October, in the...
That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments and Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.—(Mike Wood.) Question...
That the draft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 October, in the last Session of Parliament, be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(6), That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Post Office (Horizon...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk in relation to frozen British pensions. There is a considerable amount wrong with pension policy in the...
I am delighted to present this petition relating to support for regional airports on behalf of my constituents. The introduction of additional public service obligation routes would transform the...
I rise to present a petition about Thames Water’s Teddington direct river abstraction proposals to draw water out of the River Thames in times of drought and replace it with treated sewage....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mike Wood.)
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