House of Lords debates

Monday, 13 December 2021

  • Drax Wood Pellets - Question

    24 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the sustainability, and (2) the impact on biodiversity, of the wood pellets used by Drax for electricity generation in...

  • Medical Schools: Training Places - Question

    24 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many training places for new doctors there were in medical schools and other institutions in (1) 2000–01, and (2) 2021–22; and what plans...

  • Nepal - Question

    12 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards their commitments to providing (1) health services, (2) water and sanitation, and (3) access to justice, for...

  • Covid-19: PCR and Lateral Flow Test Providers - Question

    27 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what due diligence they carry out on companies listed on GOV.UK, that offer travel PCR and lateral flow tests for COVID-19.

  • Business of the House - Motion on Standing Orders

    2 speeches

    Baroness Evans of Bowes Park: Moved by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park That Standing Order 38(1) (Arrangement of the Order Paper) be dispensed with on Wednesday 15 December to enable motions to...

  • Business of the House - Motion on Standing Orders

    4 speeches

    Baroness Evans of Bowes Park: Moved by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park That Standing Order 73 (Affirmative Instruments) be dispensed with on Wednesday 15 December to enable motions to approve...

  • Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] - Third Reading

    • Motion

      2 speeches

      Lord Benyon: Moved by Lord Benyon That the Bill do now pass.

    • Amendment to the Motion

      14 speeches

      Lord Herbert of South Downs: Moved by Lord Herbert of South Downs At the end insert “but that this House, while strongly supporting measures to improve animal welfare, regrets the way in...

  • Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Report (2nd Day)

    Relevant documents: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 6th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee Clause...

    • Amendment 15

      8 speeches

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 15: Clause 12, page 13, line 12, after “includes” insert “, in particular—(i) domestic abuse within...

    • Amendments 16 and 17

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 16: Clause 12, page 13, line 14, at end insert—“(3A) In subsection (3)(a)(ii), “sexual offence”...

      Amendments 19 to 21

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 19: Clause 15, page 15, line 41, leave out “a disclosure of information that”Member’s explanatory...

      Amendment 23

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 23: Clause 15, page 15, line 45, at beginning insert “a disclosure of information that”Member’s...

      Amendments 26 to 29

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 26: Clause 16, page 16, line 22, after “that” insert “is held by the person to whom the request is made...

      Amendment 31

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 31: Clause 16, page 16, line 39, at beginning insert “a disclosure of information that”Member’s...

      Amendment 35

      2 speeches

      Lord Paddick: Moved by Lord Paddick 35: Clause 17, leave out Clause 17Member’s explanatory statementThis removes the provisions enabling the Secretary of State to give directions to...

      Amendment 36

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 36: Clause 18, page 17, line 37, at end insert—“(4) After issuing guidance under this section, the Secretary of...

      Amendments 37 to 39

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 37: Clause 19, page 19, line 7, after “includes” insert “, in particular—(i) domestic abuse within...

      Amendments 40 and 41

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 40: Page 20, line 32, at end insert—health or social care authoritysection 9(9)” Member’s explanatory...

      Amendment 42

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 42: Clause 31, page 27, line 7, at end insert—“(3) After issuing guidance under this section, the Secretary of...

      Amendment 42A

      6 speeches

      Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede 42A: After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—“Domestic homicide reviews(1) Section 9 of the Domestic...

      Amendment 43

      11 speeches

      Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti 43: Clause 36, page 29, line 32, at end insert—“(4A) The user may choose to be in the presence of the authorised person during the...

      Amendment 47

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 47: Clause 36, page 30, line 13, at end insert—“(7A) Subsection (7B) applies if the authorised person thinks...

      Amendment 49

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 49: Clause 36, page 30, line 24, at end insert—““confidential information” has the meaning given by...

      Amendment 52

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 52: Clause 40, page 35, line 17, at end insert—“(6A) Subsection (6B) applies if the authorised person thinks...

      Amendments 53 to 55

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 53: Clause 42, page 36, line 16, leave out subsection (1)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment is consequential...

      Amendment 55ZA

      27 speeches

      Lord Garnier: Moved by Lord Garnier 55ZA: Clause 63, page 59, line 11, at end insert—“(1A) The occupier, a representative of the occupier or a constable may only make a request under...

      Amendment 55ZB

      3 speeches

      Baroness Whitaker: Moved by Baroness Whitaker 55ZB: Clause 63, page 59, line 11, at end insert—“(1A) The occupier, a representative of the occupier or a constable may only make a...

      Amendment 55A

      2 speeches

      Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle: Moved by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle 55A: Clause 63, leave out Clause 63

      Amendment 56

      1 speech

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 56: Clause 65, page 64, line 43, at end insert—“(6) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a copy of...

  • Universal Credit (Exceptions to the Requirement not to be receiving Education) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 - Motion to Annul

    8 speeches

    Lord Storey: Moved by Lord Storey That a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Universal Credit (Exceptions to the Requirement not to be receiving Education) (Amendment)...

  • Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Report (2nd Day) (Continued)

    Clause 66: Causing death by dangerous driving or careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs: increased penalties

    • Amendment 58

      12 speeches

      Baroness Williams of Trafford: Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford 58: Clause 66, page 65, line 13, at end insert—“(3A) Section 34 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988...

    • Amendment 59

      7 speeches

      Baroness Stowell of Beeston: Moved by Baroness Stowell of Beeston 59: Clause 67, page 65, line 21, after “vehicle” insert “or pedicab”Member’s explanatory...

      Amendment 60A

      9 speeches

      Lord Hope of Craighead: Moved by Lord Hope of Craighead 60A: Clause 67, leave out Clause 67

      Amendment 61

      12 speeches

      Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe: Moved by Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe 61: After Clause 77, insert the following new Clause—“Alcohol limits(1) In section 11(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988...

  • Armed Forces Bill - Returned from the Commons

    The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons. House adjourned at 11.07 pm.

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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.

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