Thursday, 21 October 2021
Sir Mark Philip Sedwill, KCMG, having been created Baron Sedwill, of Sherborne in the County of Dorset, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Butler of Brockwell and Lord Boyce, and...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of employing elemental analysis to determine where cotton used in goods imported into the United Kingdom was cultivated.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes who have gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what environmental considerations influence their trade policy.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the takeover of United Kingdom companies by private equity firms; and in particular, their effect on the economy.
To ask the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost) what assessment Her Majesty’s Government have made of the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland on trade within...
To ask the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost) what discussions he has had with the Vice President of the European Commission following the publication of the European...
To ask the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost) what assessment Her Majesty’s Government have made of the diplomatic consequences for (1) current, and (2) future, trade...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan That the Bill be now read a second time.
My Lords, before we get on to the main business, can I raise a procedural point? The Deputy Speaker was in the Chair during the Questions to the noble Lord, Lord Frost—the Minister of...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 35: After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause—“Information about technical education and trainingInformation about technical...
Lord Baker of Dorking: Moved by Lord Baker of Dorking 35A: After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause—“Amendments to section 42B of the Education Act 1997(1) Section 42B of the...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to consult on measures to enhance the integrity of electoral processes.
Lord Storey: Moved by Lord Storey 36: Before Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—“Personal Education and Skills Account(1) A Personal Education and Skills Account...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 37: Clause 15, page 18, line 17, leave out “In section 83(1) of”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is consequential on the...
Lord Addington: Moved by Lord Addington 44: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—“Lifelong learning: special educational needs When exercising functions under this Act,...
The Lord Bishop of Durham: Moved by The Lord Bishop of Durham 45: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—“Universal credit conditionalityThe Secretary of State must review...
Baroness Wilcox of Newport: Moved by Baroness Wilcox of Newport 45A: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—“Lifelong learning: review(1) Within one year of the...
Lord Addington: Moved by Lord Addington 46: Clause 16, page 19, line 9, at end insert—“(2A) Regulations under subsection (1) must include provision to require ITT(FE) courses to...
Lord Lucas: Moved by Lord Lucas 47: Clause 17, page 20, line 22, at end insert—“(e) the mental health and wellbeing of persons who undertake a higher education course with the...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 49: Clause 18, page 22, line 14, at end insert—“(c) confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on the...
Lord Clarke of Nottingham: Moved by Lord Clarke of Nottingham 50: After Clause 21, insert the following new Clause—“Provision of opportunities for education and skills development(1)...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 51: Clause 22, page 26, line 32, after “provides” insert “English-funded”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is...
Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen: Moved by Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen 53: Before Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—“CHAPTER A1CHEATING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR POST-16 STUDENTS AT...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 54: Before Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—“Offence of providing or arranging a relevant service(1) It is an offence for a person...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 59: After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—“Higher education course fee limits: administrationRelevant date for purposes of fee...
Baroness Garden of Frognal: Moved by Baroness Garden of Frognal 67: After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—“Code of practice by Information Commissioner’s Office on...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 68: Clause 26, page 31, line 12, after “15” insert “(3)”Member’s explanatory statementThe effect of this amendment and the...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 71: Clause 27, page 31, line 24, leave out “and 22 to” and insert “, 22 to 24, (Meaning of “relevant service” and other...
Baroness Barran: Moved by Baroness Barran 74: In the Title, line 4, after “qualifications” insert “and apprenticeships”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment...
My Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement made in another place by my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The...
The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 8.02 pm.
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