Monday, 7 July 2025
Before we begin, I should like to take a moment to remember that today is the 20th anniversary of the terrible London bombings in 2005. The thoughts of the House today are with the victims and...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps she is taking to deliver effective community policing.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of integrating community policing and neighbourhood health teams.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed increase to the standard qualifying period for settlement on NHS staffing levels.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on protecting domestic abuse victims from the perpetrators of that abuse with whom...
What recent assessment she has made of trends in the incidence of fraud.
What steps her Department is taking to reduce the use of asylum accommodation.
If she will review the temporary worker visa regulations for the fish processing sector.
Whether she plans to extend the qualifying settlement period for people with British national overseas visas.
What recent progress her Department has made on improving neighbourhood policing in Leigh and Atherton constituency.
Whether she has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the national inquiry into grooming gangs.
What steps her Department is taking to stop small boat crossings.
What recent progress her Department has made on tackling antisocial behaviour.
What steps her Department is taking to counter hostile state threats.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle knife crime.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle shoplifting.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle the antisocial use of off-road bikes.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if she will make a statement on the Government’s performance against the fiscal rules.
Before we come to the urgent question on Iran, I remind the House that there is a criminal case currently before the courts in which the accused have been charged under the National Security Act...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on this Government’s vital work to change our country for good by giving every child the best start in life. The focus today...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Along with 6.5 million fellow members, I am a member of the local government pension scheme, through my proud membership of the London Pensions Fund...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Tim Farron presented a Bill to abolish the Water Services Regulation Authority; to establish a Clean Water Authority and to make provision...
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 14 May, on Investment in the UK economy and Pension Schemes Bill, HC 897; Written evidence to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Pension Schemes Bill:
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 23 October 2025. (3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to...
(4) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are...
(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.—(Andrew Western.) Question agreed to.
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 Pension Schemes Bill, it is...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pension Schemes Bill, it is expedient to authorise— (a) the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.—(Anna McMorrin.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Sarah Jones relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order...
Harrogate Spring Water pays a 0.5% levy on its revenue annually. This used to go to Harrogate borough council for the benefit of the local area, but following local government reorganisation, it...
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Anna McMorrin.)
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