Wednesday, 25 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 steps they are taking to ensure equitable access (1) to vaccines, and (2) to medical equipment, to address the Covid-19 pandemic.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in (1) finding potential, and (2) establishing new, lorry customs sites that are close to ports, in particular Holyhead, and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the ratification by 50 countries of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, what plans they have to review their...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that high-risk adults under the age of 65 are prioritised for access to any Covid-19 vaccination ahead of adults less at risk...
Baroness Sheehan: Asked by Baroness Sheehan To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to amend the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015.
The following Statement was made on Thursday 19 November in the House of Commons. “Parliamentary questions are a key element of Parliament’s ability to scrutinise Government on behalf...
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Tuesday 24 November. “I congratulate the honourable Member for Sheffield South East, Mr Betts, the Chair of...
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...
Relevant documents: 24th, 36th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 17th Report from the Constitution Committee, 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 62: Clause 39, page 31, line 30, leave out “such” and insert “—(a) each relevant national authority, and(b) such...
Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted: Moved by Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted 62A: Clause 40, page 32, line 7, at end insert—“( ) Penalties under section 39(1) or (2) may not be imposed on...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 63: Clause 40, page 32, line 19, after “CMA,” insert—“(aa) each other relevant national authority,”Member’s explanatory...
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd: Moved by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd 64: Clause 42, leave out Clause 42Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is intended to remove the provision for a Minister...
Lord Purvis of Tweed: Moved by Lord Purvis of Tweed 68: Clause 43, leave out Clause 43 Amendment 68 agreed.
Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted: Moved by Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted 68A: After Clause 43, insert the following new Clause—“State aid and the Office for the Internal Market (1)...
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd: Moved by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd 69: Clause 44, leave out Clause 44Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is intended to remove provisions changing the...
Lord Judge: Moved by Lord Judge 70: Clause 46, page 37, line 2, leave out subsection (1) and insert—“(1) Section 11 ceases to have effect when Articles 5 to 10 of the Northern...
Lord Mackay of Clashfern: Moved by Lord Mackay of Clashfern 73: After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—“Joint Ministerial Committee on European Negotiations: agreement of...
Lord Fox: Moved by Lord Fox 75: Clause 50, page 39, line 5, at end insert “, subject to subsection (3A).(3A) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not...
Lord Judge: Moved by Lord Judge 77: Clause 50, page 39, line 6, leave out subsection (4)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is consequential on the removal of Part 5 (Northern...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on 19 November. “For millions of people up and down the country, sport is so much more than a pastime. Sports clubs, large and...
The Bill was returned from the Commons agreed to. House adjourned at 8.22 pm.
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.