Wednesday, 16 July 2025
I would like to make a brief statement. I am grateful to the Secretary of State for Defence for his statement yesterday. This episode raises significant constitutional issues. I have therefore...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the future of nuclear power in Wales.
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the spending review 2025 on Wales.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the industrial strategy, published on 23 June 2025, on Wales.
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve rail connectivity between north Wales and the north of England.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the classification of the Oxford to Cambridge rail line as an England and Wales transport project on Wales.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the autumn Budget 2024 on family farms in Wales.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for offshore wind in Wales.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 July.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister if she will make a statement on Britain’s response to the worsening situation in Sudan.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I shall update the House on the content of the Leeds reforms. The reforms encompass the Government’s financial services growth and competitiveness strategy,...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I seek your guidance? The NHS announced yesterday morning the closure of the Mount Vernon hospital minor injuries unit in my constituency, which...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Richard Burgon, supported by Imran Hussain, presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to take steps to give effect in the United...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill is a pivotal step in the evolution of our legal system—one that ensures that the law remains...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords]:
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
(2) Proceedings in Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement. (3) Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on...
(5) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.—(Christian Wakeford.) Question agreed to.
I beg to move, That this House approves the Third Report of the Committee on Standards, Session 2024–25, HC 943, on Register of Interests of Members’ Staff, subject to any...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of giving every child the best start in life. This Government have a mission to break down the barriers to opportunity for children and...
I rise to present a petition about Horspath outreach post office and to urge the Government to take urgent action following its closure in March 2025 and the retirement of the postmaster in...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, who are deeply frustrated by the regular deployment of Operation Brock. The decision by Kent county council and the Kent and Medway...
I rise to present a petition on the continued existence of a GP surgery in the village of Sherston, in my constituency of South Cotswolds. I thank the 1,695 local residents who have signed a...
Maymi, James, Caleb, Riley, Noah P, Kadie, Louisiana, Mylo, Sienna, George, Penny, Ethan, Isla, Noah G, Harry, Ruby, Faye, Brad, Joe and Oliver are all children in year 6 at Stoneraise school....
I rise to present this petition on behalf of the family of Marc Spalding. Like too many families, their lives have been devastated as a consequence of the harm caused by gambling addiction. I am...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gerald Jones.)
That the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 26 June, be approved.
That the Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 737), dated 26 June 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 June, be approved.
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