Thursday, 30 January 2025
The Chairman of Ways and Means took the Chair as Deputy Speaker (Order, 28 January, and Standing Order No. 3).
Bill read a Second time.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress his Department has made on establishing the business growth service.
What steps he plans to take to help reduce employment costs.
If he will take steps to reduce the noise level of fireworks on public sale.
What progress his Department has made on developing an industrial strategy.
What progress his Department has made on developing a steel strategy.
What steps he is taking to support high street businesses.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK in attracting international investment.
What steps he is taking to help increase business confidence.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Post Office closures on local communities.
What steps he is taking to negotiate a free trade agreement with India.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage entrepreneurship.
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in the north-east.
What steps his Department is taking to support the automotive industry.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will make a statement on avian influenza.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on the women’s health strategy.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Yvette Cooper, supported by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary David Lammy, Pat McFadden, Secretary...
I beg to move, That this House has considered proportional representation for general elections. Before I speak on the matter at hand, I note that today is the funeral of one of my party’s...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of local Post Office services. I am grateful to everyone for attending this debate on a Thursday afternoon on post offices and their vital...
I wish to present a petition relating to the potential closure of the post office in Chester-le-Street, which has been at the heart of the community in North Durham since 1936. The petition...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the people of Stockton West. Yarm has the most beautiful high street in the country, with an amazing offer of retail and hospitality businesses. However,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gerald Jones.)
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