Thursday, 9 July 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 assessment they have made of the impact on the cashflow of small and medium-sized companies of banks quarantining internet transfers of cash on the...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to facilitate the publication of the report of the Intelligence and Security Committee entitled Russia and sent to the Prime...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the restrictions in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial sustainability of churches and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to report annually to Parliament on the operation of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, including the details of those subject to...
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,...
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick: Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Independent Medicines and...
Relevant document: 13th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Curry of Kirkharle: Moved by Lord Curry of Kirkharle 12: Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out “and better understanding of the environment” and insert—“(ba)...
The Earl of Caithness: Moved by The Earl of Caithness 13: Leave out from “production” to end and insert “, forestry, and the impact of climate change on agriculture and...
The Earl of Caithness: Moved by The Earl of Caithness 14: Clause 1, page 2, line 11, at end insert “, and financial assistance to pay compensation for damage and additional costs caused by...
Lord Greaves: Moved by Lord Greaves 19: Clause 1, page 2, line 13, at end insert “, including where appropriate the reintroduction of native species of animals or plants which have become...
The Earl of Shrewsbury: Moved by The Earl of Shrewsbury 26: Clause 1, page 2, line 18, leave out second “or” and insert “and”Member’s explanatory statementThis...
Lord Lucas: Moved by Lord Lucas 29: Clause 1, page 2, line 25, at end insert “and of the organisms that live within it.”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment clarifies...
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.
