Wednesday, 8 January 2020
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 for the future of (1) upland farms, and (2) tenant farmers.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the integrated security, defence and foreign policy review will report on the United Kingdom’s place in the world.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to adopting a broader definition of research and development that includes, and incentivises, research and development...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the statement of the Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police that children involved in county lines drugs gangs...
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that domestic properties have a minimum energy performance rating of C on an Energy Performance Certificate; to make provision regarding...
A Bill to make provision for members of the House of Lords to vote in elections to the House of Commons. The Bill was introduced by Lord Naseby, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers. The Bill was introduced by Lord Grocott, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
My Lords, please forgive my prolixity as I set off on this journey. A Bill to make provision for requiring public bodies to act in pursuit of the United Kingdom’s environmental, social,...
A Bill to make provision concerning referendums within the United Kingdom on constitutional or parliamentary arrangements. The Bill was introduced by Lord Cormack, read a first time and ordered...
Lord Lamont of Lerwick: Moved on Thursday 19 December 2019 by Lord Lamont of Lerwick That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan That this House, for the purposes of section 2(2)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019, takes note of the Report under section 2(1) of the...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan That this House, in accordance with the provisions of section 13(6)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, takes note of the Written Statement...
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.
