Wednesday, 20 March 2024
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked—
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on implementing a definition of Islamophobia.
What recent steps the Government have taken to implement the HIV action plan.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Israeli victims of sexual abuse by Hamas.
If she will make an estimate of when the gender pay gap will be closed.
What steps the Government are taking to help support women experiencing menopause at work.
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to help reduce faith-based discrimination and harassment.
What steps she is taking to help increase inclusivity and accessibility at work for disabled people.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 March.
Whether the Government plan to intervene in the running of children’s services by Herefordshire Council.
Bedford renal unit is closed until further notice while investigations into the water treatment unit are carried out. This is a major incident for the nearly 100 patients in Bedford whose lives...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to make a statement on the Government’s decision to close the HMRC self-assessment helpline every year between April and September.
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 Acts: Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the security and human rights implications of Article 23 in Hong Kong.
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Victoria Atkins, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary Oliver Dowden, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary James...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Emma Hardy presented a Bill to establish a regulator of privately-owned car parks; to make provision about the powers and duties of that...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I am chair of the all-party parliamentary group on dentistry and oral...
Second Reading [Relevant document: Third Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Post office and Horizon redress: Instruction to deliver, HC477.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be...
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)...
This petition calls on the Government to protect the rural character of Rutland and the Stamford villages, and thousands of acres of the best and most versatile agricultural land, by saying no to...
I rise to present a petition signed 5,825 times on behalf of six-year-old Sharlotte-Sky Naglis, who tragically lost her life thanks to John Owen, who was driving over the speed limit while under...
I rise with a petition from the sophisticated electorate of the Glasgow South West constituency. I pay special thanks to Cathy Young and Nicola Stewart from the Scottish Infected Blood...
I rise to present this petition on behalf of the residents of Suffolk Coastal and the wider Suffolk area. It recognises that Barclays bank will close its Leiston branch in May, which means...
I present a petition from hundreds of residents of Putney, Southfields, Roehampton and Wandsworth town asking for improved access to GP appointments. Many local residents feel that they have to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now Adjourn.—(Mike Wood.)
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