Wednesday, 17 June 2020
The House met in a Hybrid Sitting.
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. A limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing. Other Members will participate remotely, but all...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with publicans about the steps they are taking (1) to prevent the waste of, and (2) to find alternative uses for, any food and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of their relationship with the government of China; whether they intend to alter that relationship; and if so, how they intend...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what specific action they took to address COVID-19 as a result of the meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies on 11 February.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking (1) to address racism, and (2) to improve diversity, in the Armed Forces.
My Lords, proceedings will now commence. Some Members are here in the Chamber, others are participating virtually, but all Members are treated equally. For Members participating remotely,...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the announcement made on 16 June, whether they will set out the details of the “Covid Summer food fund” for children eligible for...
Lord Greenhalgh: Moved by Lord Greenhalgh That the draft Order laid before the House on 4 June be approved. A debate on an identical Order took place on 5 May (HL Deb, cols 414–426).
Moved by The Earl of Courtown That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 8, Schedule 1, Clauses 9 to 13, Schedule 2, Clauses 14 to...
Relevant document: 14th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts: Moved by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts 57: After Clause 17, insert the following new Clause—“Review of pre-pack transactionsIn Schedule B1 to the...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 89: Schedule 2, page 104, line 15, at end insert “, and(b) a master agreement for securities financing transactions.”Member’s explanatory...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 97: Schedule 4, page 122, line 39, leave out “Act” and insert “Schedule” Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment changes...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 101: Schedule 6, page 154, line 10, at end insert “, and(b) a master agreement for securities financing transactions.”Member’s explanatory...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 106: Schedule 8, page 166, line 12, leave out “Act” and insert “Schedule”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment changes...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 123: Schedule 9, page 189, line 17, leave out “24(1) (insolvency)” and insert “24 (insolvency)—(a) in sub-paragraph...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 133: Schedule 12, page 221, line 25, at end insert “and(b) a master agreement for securities financing transactions”Member’s explanatory...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 138: Schedule 13, page 227, line 35, at end insert “and(b) a master agreement for securities financing transactions.”Member’s explanatory...
My Lords, proceedings will now commence. Some Members are here in the Chamber and others are participating virtually, but all Members will be treated equally. For noble Lords participating...
Baroness Vere of Norbiton: Moved by Baroness Vere of Norbiton That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 3 March be approved.
My Lords, a limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing. If the capacity of the Chamber is exceeded, I will immediately adjourn the House. Other Members will...
Lord Wallace of Tankerness: Moved by Lord Wallace of Tankerness 1: Clause 1, page 2, line 6, at end insert—“3CA The 2000 Hague Convention to have the force of lawThe Convention on...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Moved by Lord Falconer of Thoroton 2: Clause 2, leave out Clause 2
Lord Keen of Elie: Moved by Lord Keen of Elie 4: Clause 4, page 4, line 18, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is...
Lord Keen of Elie: Moved by Lord Keen of Elie 5: Clause 4, page 4, line 20, leave out subsection (3)Member’s explanatory statementSubsection (3) provides for certain consequential...
Lord Keen of Elie: Moved by Lord Keen of Elie 6: Schedule 5, page 66, line 1, leave out sub-paragraph (2)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment removes the saving provision for...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Moved by Lord Falconer of Thoroton 10: Schedule 6, page 68, line 8, leave out paragraph (b) and insert—“(b) provision that creates, amends or extends a...
Lord Hain: Moved by Lord Hain 11: Schedule 6, page 68, line 44, at end insert—“( ) Before laying a draft of an instrument before each House of Parliament under sub-paragraph (2), the...
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
