Thursday, 27 February 2020
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to reduce substantially the use of single-use plastics.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans, if any, they have to strengthen the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 as part of their review of procurement regulations post-Brexit.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in meeting their target of delivering 300,000 homes per year by the mid-2020s.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what training and guidance is provided to their Ministers on (1) bullying and harassment, (2) diversity and inclusion and (3) staff management; and how many...
A Bill to implement the Hague Conventions of 1996, 2005 and 2007 and to provide for the implementation of other international agreements on private international law. The Bill was introduced by...
My Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall repeat a Statement made today in another place by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet...
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester: Moved by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester That this House takes note of the case for improved early years interventions to support children and families.
My Lords, I shall now repeat a Statement made in the other place on rough sleeping: “With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the latest rough sleeping annual...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the Checkpoint programme, run by Durham Constabulary, to reduce reoffending rates and custodial sentences.
Baroness Tonge: Moved by Baroness Tonge To move that this House takes note of the United States’ proposals for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, announced on 28 January.
Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford That the draft Order laid before the House on 24 February be approved.
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And sometimes to shout at each other.