Wednesday, 22 May 2024
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent steps her Department has taken to improve internet connectivity.
What steps her Department is taking to help increase diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce.
What steps her Department is taking to support the life sciences manufacturing sector.
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that Government-funded research is used to help increase levels of productivity.
What steps her Department is taking to improve rural connectivity.
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle digital exclusion.
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the use of animal testing in research.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 May.
12.39 pm
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the economy, following the release of inflation data by the Office for National Statistics this morning and the...
With permission, I will make a statement on Lord Walney’s report entitled “Protecting our Democracy from Coercion”. Lord Walney was appointed in 2019 to advise the Government on...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Today, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the country’s equalities watchdog, launched an investigation into the Department for Work and...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I beg to move, That the draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 May, be...
I beg to move, That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved. It is a genuine...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the following provisions shall apply to the Holocaust Memorial Bill: (1) (a) the Order of the House of 17 April re-committing the Holocaust Memorial Bill...
(2) (a) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance with this Order. (b)...
(3) (a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chair shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question. (b) If the Bill is reported with amendments,...
(8) (a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b)...
(10) (a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended...
(12) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been...
(13) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (14) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Relevant documents: First Special Report of the Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee, HC 121, and the Promoter’s response, CP 1086.] [Dame...
I remind Members that, in Committee, Members should address the Chair not as Madam Deputy Speaker, but as Madam Chair, or, preferably, Madam Chairman. I call the Father of the House.
“(1) The Secretary of State must, prior to the commencement of construction of a Holocaust memorial or learning centre— (a) carry out a review of proposed security arrangements for...
With permission, I will make a short business statement. Following the announcement by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, I am sure the House will understand that discussions continue on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A), That, at this day’s sitting, (1) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions (i)...
Ordered, That at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Secretary Michael Gove, relating to Holocaust...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 80A(1)(a)), That the following provisions shall apply in respect of the Holocaust Memorial Bill: Suspension at end of this Parliament...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on...
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024, which were laid before...
That the draft Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.—(Aaron Bell.) Question...
I rise to present a petition about transport infrastructure in Somerset. Some 655 people have signed a similar petition to this, calling for the Department for Transport to urgently help the...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of North Devon resident Ella Wakley, in which she asks the House of Commons to urge the Government to allow blue badge holders with personal electric...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Aaron Bell.)
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