Thursday, 12 June 2014
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Templeman, on 4 June. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble and learned...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they propose to assess the impact of council tax support schemes on vulnerable groups and on work incentives.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to increase the supply of affordable housing.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they intend to take to combat human trafficking and modern slavery.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to draw up a list of British values to which all schools will be asked to subscribe.
A Bill to extend the franchise for parliamentary and other elections and for referendums to all citizens over the age of 16 years. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Suttie on behalf of Lord...
A Bill to repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. The Bill was introduced by Lord Grocott, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
A Bill to make provision for the addition of a public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003. The Bill was introduced by Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
A Bill to amend the Abortion Act 1967 to make provision for the termination of pregnancy following certification by one registered medical practitioner. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Tonge,...
A Bill to make provision for the election of the trustees of the BBC by licence fee payers and in relation to civil enforcement of non-payment of TV licence fees. The Bill was introduced by Lord...
My Lords, with the leave of the House I would like to repeat an Answer given earlier today in the House of Commons to an Urgent Question tabled there on passports, the Answer being given by my...
Moved by The Chairman of Committees To resolve that the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Lords be amended as follows: In paragraph 3(a), after first “duties;” insert...
Moved by The Chairman of Committees Deputy Chairmen of Committees That, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed as the panel of members to act as Deputy...
My Lords, with the leave of the House I will now repeat a Statement made by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister in another place. The Statement is as follows. “With permission, Mr...
Moved by Lord Cormack That this House takes note of the importance of the English parish church.
Moved by Lord Harrison To move that this House takes note of the contribution of the tourism and hospitality industries to economic growth in the United Kingdom and the European Union.
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Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
