Monday, 1 March 2021
The House met in a hybrid proceeding.
Jennifer Chapman, having been created Baroness Chapman of Darlington, of Darlington in the County of Durham, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Lord Falconer of Thoroton...
The right honourable Sir Terence Michael Elkan Barnet Etherton, having been created Baron Etherton, of Marylebone in the City of Westminster, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord...
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. Some Members are here in the Chamber and others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. Oral Questions will...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take to allow cadet forces to resume face-to-face activities.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what policies they plan to put in place in relation to the use of domestic energy efficiency retrofitting to meet their goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to conduct their diplomatic relations with the Government of the United States on the basis of sovereign equality.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have received any requests from Commonwealth countries to discuss reciprocal pension agreements in the last two years; and if so, which...
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Wednesday 24 February. “Protecting those who protect us has been one of the Government’s most important...
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Wednesday 24 February. “I want to begin by making it absolutely clear that everyone deserves to be treated...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Thursday 25 February, “With permission, I would like to make a Statement regarding the opening of educational settings, our plans...
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask all Members to respect social distancing. Members will be called to speak in the order listed. Short questions of elucidation...
Lord Kennedy of Southwark: Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark 1: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—“Annual Rates Revaluation Reporting(1) Within three months of the...
Lord Addington: Moved by Lord Addington 2: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—“Assessment of effects of timing of business rates revaluations on amateur sports clubs and...
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask all Members to respect social distancing. For the debate on the Motion to approve the Health Protection (Coronavirus,...
Lord Bethell: Moved by Lord Bethell That the Regulations laid before the House on 29 January be approved. Relevant document: 45th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask Members to respect social distancing. The following debate is time-limited to one and a half hours.
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 1 February be approved.
The Bill was returned from the Commons with the amendments agreed to.
The following Acts were given Royal Assent: Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act, Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act. House adjourned at 7.16 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.
