Thursday, 20 March 2025
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to help tackle fly-tipping.
What recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on encouraging water companies to increase investment in sewage discharge reduction measures.
What estimate he has made of the number of farmers affected by changes to agricultural and business property reliefs.
What steps his Department is taking to improve flood defences in Hartlepool.
What steps he is taking to protect flood-prone communities in Cumbria.
If he will take steps to implement the provisions of the Environment Act 2021 on deforestation due diligence.
What steps he is taking to encourage public bodies to prioritise the purchase of British produce.
What steps he has taken to help protect communities that are vulnerable to flooding.
What discussions he has had with Thames Water on its financial viability.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Solicitor General was asked—
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to use technology to help improve efficiency in the criminal justice system.
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of serious and violent crime in Huddersfield.
What steps she is taking with the Crown Prosecution Service to help ensure the effective functioning of the courts.
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of serious and violent crime in West Ham and Beckton constituency.
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of serious and violent crime in Luton South and South Bedfordshire constituency.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With the permission of the House, I shall make a statement about the conflict in Gaza. In January, I outlined to the House the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas. It was a moment of huge hope...
Select Committee statement
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 2025.
Before we begin the debate, may I remind Members of the House’s rule on matters sub judice? Members should make no reference to live criminal cases in which a suspect has been charged.
I beg to move, That this House has considered coastal communities. I am delighted to be leading my first ever debate in this Chamber, on the vital topic of coastal communities. I am very grateful...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gen Kitchen.)
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
