Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Several noble Lords took the oath or made the solemn affirmation, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to give additional powers and responsibilities to police and crime commissioners.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the candidates and process for appointing the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to encourage the use of brownfield sites in the North of England for public and private housing developments.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how their proposed plans to increase free early-years childcare will be funded.
My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I make a short statement about recess dates up until the autumn. To save Members reaching for their diaries, I can say that a note of all...
A Bill to make provision about direct planning pilot schemes; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Lexden, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
A Bill to make provision for ending the liability of lay rectors for the repair of chancels; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Avebury, read a first time and ordered to...
A Bill to establish a public advocate to provide advice to, and act as a data controller for, representatives of the deceased after major incidents. The Bill was introduced by Lord Wills, read a...
A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to lower the prescribed limit of alcohol in relation to driving or being in charge of a vehicle; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by...
A Bill to make provision about the categorisation and use of B2 gaming machines; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Clement-Jones, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Moved on Tuesday 2 June by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most...
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.