Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Before I start questions, may I wish all Members and their families the best for Christmas and a peaceful new year? I thank all staff within the House of Commons—those in security,...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing landfill tax relief for local authorities who are responsible for hazardous waste after companies go into liquidation.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Anglesey freeport on the economy in North Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish counterpart on farm budgets for the financial year 2024-25.
What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support small businesses.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce taxes.
What recent steps he has taken to help ensure people have access to banking services.
What steps his Department is taking to incentivise pension schemes to invest in the UK.
Whether his Department is taking fiscal steps to reduce differences in the levels of taxation between long and short-term lets.
What recent discussions he has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on how creditors contact customers in debt.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in mortgage interest rates over the course of this Parliament on household income.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the OBR’s growth forecasts on living standards.
What steps he is taking to ensure value for money in public spending.
If he will make mandatory the recommendations on reporting of the taskforce on nature-related financial disclosures.
What steps his Department is taking to help increase the level of business investment.
If he will make an estimate of the potential impact of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in the form recommended by the Commission for Carbon Competitiveness on fuel duty.
What progress he has made on the introduction of investment zones.
What steps he is taking to reduce inflation.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister if he will make a statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to make a statement on the war in Ukraine.
We are about to proceed to the statement on housing. Before I call the Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety to make the statement, I must say to the House that Mr Speaker is...
I apologise on behalf of the Department for the points you have just highlighted, Madam Deputy Speaker. With permission, I would like to make a statement on the Government’s commitment to...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a well-known matter of parliamentary protocol that when hon. Members carry out visits and duties in another Member’s seat, they notify the...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation 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 at today’s sitting in accordance...
(2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole...
(8) Provision may be made for the taking and bringing to a conclusion of any other proceedings on the Bill.
(9) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (10) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Eighth Report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee of Session 2021-22, Post Office and Horizon—Compensation: interim report, HC...
King’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Post Office (Horizon System)...
Proceedings resumed (Order, this day). Considered in Committee [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“The Secretary of State must amend the schemes to which this Act applies to ensure that— (a) all persons affected by the Horizon system who have had their convictions quashed are...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of resident of the United Kingdom regarding local government funding and food voucher provision. The petition states: The petition of residents of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mike Wood.)
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