Thursday, 5 December 2013
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding has been secured for research into the causes of and potential cures of mesothelioma.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with representatives of British business following statements by Ministers calling for a referendum on United Kingdom...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Iran regarding that country’s role in the current conflict in Syria.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect the new system of press regulation set out in the royal charter agreed on 30 October to be implemented.
Moved by Lord Hill of Oareford That the debate on the motion in the name of Baroness Morgan of Huyton set down for today shall be limited to three hours and that in the name of Lord Harris of...
Moved by The Chairman of Committees That Viscount Ullswater be appointed a member of the Select Committee in place of Lord Howe of Aberavon, resigned. Motion agreed.
Moved by Baroness Morgan of Huyton To move that this House takes note of the contribution of high-quality education to economic growth.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Scottish Government’s declaration that, if the people of Scotland vote for independence, Scottish independence day will...
My Lords, I refer the House to the Autumn Statement made by my right honourable Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Commons, copies of which have been made available in the...
Moved by Lord Harris of Haringey That this House takes note of the role and responsibilities of the police service in the light of the report of the Independent Police Commission chaired by Lord...
Moved by The Archbishop of Canterbury That this House takes note of the Reports of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (1st Report, Session 2012–13, HL Paper 98), Banking...
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And sometimes to shout at each other.