Tuesday, 2 February 2021
The House met in a hybrid proceeding.
The right honourable Richard Henry Ronald Benyon, having been created Baron Benyon, of Englefield in the Royal County of Berkshire, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Strathclyde...
Peter Andrew Cruddas, having been created Baron Cruddas, of Shoreditch in the London Borough of Hackney, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Leigh of Hurley and Baroness Stuart of...
The Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. I am sure that we all wish the Lord Speaker a very happy birthday. Some Members are here in the Chamber, while others are participating remotely,...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the provision of online learning for school pupils, and, in particular, for disadvantaged pupils.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that farmers continue to receive financial support following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment of young people; and what steps they are taking to address youth...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to permit exam year pupils affected by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to repeat that year of study.
Lord Alton of Liverpool: Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the reported military coup in Burma.
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask Members to respect social distancing. The time limit for the following debate is one and a half hours.
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar: Moved by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar That the Regulations laid before the House on 8 January be approved. Relevant document: 42nd Report from the Secondary Legislation...
Lord Kennedy of Southwark: Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark As an amendment to the motion in the name of Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, at end to insert “but that this House regrets that the...
Baroness Grender: Tabled by Baroness Grender As an amendment to the motion in the name of Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, at end to insert “but that this House regrets that the Regulations do...
Relevant documents: 19th and 33rd Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 10th Report from the Constitution Committee
Lord Bethell: Moved by Lord Bethell That this House do not insist on its Amendments 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 30, 40, 48, 49 and 50 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 50A, 50B...
Lord Bethell: Moved by Lord Bethell That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D. 11A: After Clause 6, line 6, after “where” insert...
Lord Bethell: Moved by Lord Bethell That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 22A, 22B and 22C. 22A: After Clause 10, line 6, after “where” insert “—...
Lord Bethell: Moved by Lord Bethell That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 32A, 32B and 32C. 32A: Clause 35, line 3, after “where” insert “—(a) the...
My Lords, I have put my glasses on as there is a lot to read. The following proceedings will follow guidance issued by the Procedure and Privileges Committee. When there are no...
Relevant document: 15th Report from the Constitution Committee
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendments 1 and 5, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reasons 1A and 5A. 1A:...
Lord Lansley: Moved by Lord Lansley At end insert “and do propose Amendment 1B in lieu— 1B: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—“Parliamentary approval of...
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendment 2, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A. 2A: Because it is...
Lord Collins of Highbury: Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury At end insert “and do propose Amendment 2B in lieu— 2B: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—“Free...
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendment 3, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 3A. 3A: Because it is not...
Lord Alton of Liverpool: Moved by Lord Alton of Liverpool At end insert “and do propose Amendment 3B in lieu— 3B: After Clause 2, insert the following new...
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendment 4, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 4A. 4A: Because...
Baroness Thornton: Moved by Baroness Thornton Leave out “not”
Viscount Younger of Leckie:: Moved by Viscount Younger of Leckie: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 6, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 6A. 6A: Because...
Lord Grantchester: Moved by Lord Grantchester At end insert “and do propose Amendment 6B in lieu— 6B: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—“Standards affected...
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendment 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 7A. 7A: Because it is not...
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel: Moved by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel That this House do not insist on its Amendment 8, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 8A. 8A: Because unfettered...
Viscount Younger of Leckie: Moved by Viscount Younger of Leckie That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 9A and 9B. 9A: Line 14, after “products,” insert...
Viscount Younger of Leckie: Moved by Viscount Younger of Leckie That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 10A. 10A: Line 6, after “subsection (2)” insert...
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