Thursday, 22 February 2024
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether she has had recent discussions with the BBC board on the implementation of recommendations in the BBC mid-term review.
What progress her Department has made on introducing a national registration system for short-term lets.
What progress her Department has made on responding to the consultations on the gambling White Paper.
If she will meet promoters of the bid to the cultural development fund to restore the Gala Bingo hall in Kettering.
What assessment she has made of the impact of the closure of leisure centres on the community in North Shropshire constituency.
What steps her Department is taking to help support charities with increases in the cost of living.
What discussions she has had with representatives of the creative industries on the impact of AI on that sector.
For what reason charity lotteries have annual sale limits.
What recent progress she has made on implementing her Department’s multi-sport grassroots facilities programme.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What support and protection is available for Members who have experienced threats and other forms of intimidation.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
Whether the commissioners have issued recent guidance to church parishes on securing buildings to prevent theft.
If the Church will have discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the Church’s guidance for clergy on supporting asylum seekers.
What recent progress has been made on implementing the decisions taken by the General Synod in February 2023 relating to clergy in same-sex relationships.
The hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
If the Commission will take steps to increase the use of digital tools in parliamentary services to support the productivity of Members.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church is taking to support Anglican churches in countries listed in the World Watch List 2024.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade if she will make a statement on financial redress for sub-postmasters and outstanding issues relating to the Post Office...
(Urgent Question): Will the Minister make a statement about the closure that has been announced today of the Inter Faith Network?
I ask the Leader of the House for the forthcoming business.
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to update the House on the conflict in Ukraine, as we prepare to mark two years since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. Like many...
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 Act: Finance Act 2024.
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Is there an orderly way in which I can raise the plight of my constituent Marte Prenga, who is currently in Italy with her two-year-old daughter Starya?...
Select Committee statement
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I beg to move, That this House has considered premature deaths from heart and circulatory diseases. I start with something I never thought that I would stand here discussing. As I shared in Prime...
I rise to present this petition on behalf of my constituents in Hornsey and Wood Green, who are angry and disappointed that Barclays bank wishes to close its busy Crouch End branch, barely a year...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mark Fletcher.)
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