Monday, 16 May 2022
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of Baroness Afshar on 12 May. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Baroness’s family and friends.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the result of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections on 5 May, when they will resume negotiations with the European Commission on the Protocol...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic situation in Sri Lanka; and what steps they are planning to take to support that country.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government who they are consulting on the content of the new model history curriculum.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further steps they are taking to restore legal aid funding in the area of social welfare law.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean: Asked by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to the location of the House of Lords Chamber during the...
The Senior Deputy Speaker: Moved by The Senior Deputy Speaker That the Report from the Select Committee Support for remote participation (8th Report, Session 2021-22, HL Paper 201) be agreed to.
Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury: Moved on Tuesday 10 May by Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your...
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle: Tabled by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle At the end of the Address insert: “but regret the failure of Her Majesty’s Government to deliver the...
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