Wednesday, 24 January 2024
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Advocate General for Scotland on the prosecution of postmasters using evidence from the Horizon IT system.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the oil and gas industry in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future of levelling up in Scotland.
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on funding for nursing bursaries for those studying in Scotland.
Whether he has made a recent assessment of the impact of import and export requirements following the UK’s exit from the EU on Scottish businesses.
What recent steps his Department has taken to help support the Scottish economy.
Whether he is taking steps to promote co-operation between businesses in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on promoting Scotland overseas.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on ambulance waiting times in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the autumn statement 2023 on the Scottish economy.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 January.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the UK’s resilience to recent extreme weather events, including Storm Isha and Storm...
On a point of order, Sir Roger. An organisation in my constituency where I had grounds to intervene on behalf of a previous pub tenant has issued its current tenant with a gagging order and...
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary Oliver Dowden, Secretary Michael Gove, Secretary Alister Jack, Secretary David T C Davies and Mr Steve Baker, presented a...
Mary Robinson presented a Bill to establish an independent Office of the Whistleblower to protect whistleblowers and whistleblowing in accordance with the public interest; to make provision for...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill— Timetable (1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of...
Second Reading
I beg to move, That this House has considered the situation in the Red Sea. Last week at Lancaster House, I set out why we are living in a far more dangerous world. Members will need no reminding...
[Relevant Document: 245th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, HC 340.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 341), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England,...
I rise to present a petition urging the Government to call on Israel and Hamas to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and for the immediate release of all hostages. Over the past four...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
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