Monday, 15 July 2013
Ian Paul Livingston, Esquire, having been created Baron Livingston of Parkhead, of Parkhead in the City of Glasgow, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Reid of Cardowan and Lord...
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Chitnis, on 12 July. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Answer by Baroness Hanham on 12 February (HL Deb, col. 557), what proposals they have to boost independent retailers in addition to the...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of medical litigation on medical innovation.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many passengers used each of the United Kingdom’s main airports in May 2013; and how many in May 2012.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have following their digital strategy to enable adults to acquire the necessary skills to make use of digital services.
Moved by Earl Attlee That the draft order laid before the House on 15 and 16 May be approved. Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, 2nd Report from...
Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill
Moved by Lord Newby That the Bill be read a second time. Bill read a second time. Committee negatived. Standing Order 46 having been dispensed with, the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
My Lords, this is a procedural matter, which is why I have leapt to my feet in advance of my noble friend Lady Stowell. I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that...
Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL]
Clause 1 : Abolition of existing audit regime Amendment 1 Moved by Lord McKenzie of Luton 1*: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert “in particular the appointment of auditors either as...
Finance Bill
Moved by Lord Deighton That the Bill be read a second time.
Moved by Lord MacGregor of Pulham Market That this House takes note of the report of the Economic Affairs Committee on the Draft Finance Bill 2013 (1st Report, Session 2012–13, HL Paper...
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