Tuesday, 24 November 2020
The House met in a hybrid proceeding.
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. Some Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of adult learning delivered through the Union Learning Fund.
To ask the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body how much money is being spent on the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme per week; and what is it being spent on.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people from domestic abuse.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their Ministers are expected to abide by the standards of conduct in the discharge of their duties as set out in the Ministerial Code.
Lord Alton of Liverpool: Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the conflict in Tigray; and what steps they are taking to...
Lord Ashton of Hyde:: Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That this House concurs with the Commons message of 11 November that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed...
Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford That the draft Order laid before the House on 22 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 18 November. Motion...
Relevant documents: 25th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Greenhalgh: Moved by Lord Greenhalgh That the Bill do now pass.
My Lords, hybrid proceedings will now resume. Some Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. If...
Relevant documents: 10th Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and 19th Report from the Constitution Committee Clause 1: Authorisation of criminal conduct
Baroness Hamwee: Moved by Baroness Hamwee 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, leave out “in the course of, or otherwise in connection with, the conduct of” and insert...
Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti 3: Clause 1, page 1, leave out line 17Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is linked to the amendment in name of Baroness...
Lord Paddick: Moved by Lord Paddick 6: Clause 1, page 1, line 19, at end insert—“(3A) In section 27(2) of that Act insert—“(c) is not criminal conduct authorised in...
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick: Moved by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick 7: Clause 1, page 1, line 19, at end insert—“(3A) In section 27(3) of that Act (lawful surveillance etc.),...
Lord Dubs: Moved by Lord Dubs 11: Clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end insert—“(1A) Authorisations granted under this section require judicial approval in accordance with section...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 23 November. “With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a Statement on the Government’s Covid winter plan. For the...
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
