House of Lords debates

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

  • Support for Migrant Victims - Question

    22 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 1 December 2022 (HL Deb col 1869), what progress they have made in evaluating the pilot of the Support for...

  • Community Health Services: Waiting Lists - Question

    20 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of current levels of waiting lists and times for community health services for (1) children and young people, and (2)...

  • Cement Industry: Carbon Dioxide - Question

    18 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to support lower volumes of carbon dioxide production, as well as increased carbon capture and storage, in the cement industry.

  • Small and Medium-sized Housebuilders - Question

    18 speeches

    To ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the letter to the Prime Minister from housebuilding firms on 6 July, what steps they are taking to strengthen the viability of small and...

  • Bank of England: Interest Rate Policy - Private Notice Question

    25 speeches

    Lord Forsyth of Drumlean: Asked by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean To ask His Majesty’s Treasury what assessment they have made of the impact of the Bank of England’s interest rate policy.

  • Built Environment Committee - Membership Motions

    1 speech

    The Senior Deputy Speaker: Moved by The Senior Deputy Speaker That Earl Russell be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Goddard of Stockport. That Lord Goldsmith be...

  • Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve

    1 speech

    The Earl of Courtown: Moved by The Earl of Courtown That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 5 July. Motion agreed.

  • Healthcare (International Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve

    1 speech

    Lord Markham: Moved by Lord Markham That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 5 July. Motion agreed.

  • Online Safety Bill - Report (3rd Day)

    Relevant documents: 28th and 38th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 15th Report from the Constitution Committee. Scottish and Welsh Legislative Consent granted. Clause 38: Procedure...

    • Amendment 129

      20 speeches

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 129: Clause 38, page 40, line 29, after “39” insert “(A1), (B1) or”Member’s explanatory...

    • Amendments 131 to 133

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 131: Clause 38, page 41, line 4, leave out “This section applies” and insert “Subsections (1) to (6)...

      Amendments 134 to 137

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 134: Clause 39, page 41, line 8, at end insert—“(A1) The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to modify a draft...

      Amendment 138

      2 speeches

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 138: Clause 39, page 41, line 37, at end insert “, and(c) must be published, except where the Secretary of State...

      Amendments 142 and 143

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 142: Clause 39, page 42, line 2, at end insert—“(ca) publish the document, and”Member’s explanatory...

      Amendments 146 and 147

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 146: Clause 40, page 42, line 34, leave out “(1)(a)” and insert “(A1), (B1) or (1)(b)”Member’s...

      Amendments 149 and 150

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 149: Clause 47, page 48, line 11, at end insert—“(A1) OFCOM must produce guidance for providers of Category 1...

      Amendment 151

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 151: Clause 48, page 48, line 33, leave out “12(9)” and insert “(User empowerment duties:...

      Amendment 152

      10 speeches

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 152: After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause—“OFCOM’s guidance about protecting women and...

      Amendment 152A

      11 speeches

      Lord Clement-Jones: Moved by Lord Clement-Jones 152A: Clause 49, page 49, line 22, at end insert “including user generated or controlled characters and objects with which user characters...

      Amendments 153 to 157

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 153: Clause 49, page 49, line 27, after “bot” insert “or other automated tool”Member’s...

      Amendment 158

      17 speeches

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 158: Clause 49, page 50, line 17, leave out sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii) and insert—“(ii) is video or audio...

      Amendment 161

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 161: Clause 51, page 52, line 14, leave out sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii) and insert—“(ii) is video or audio...

      Amendments 163 to 170

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 163: Clause 54, page 54, line 44, leave out “applies” and insert “and sections (“Primary priority...

      Amendment 171

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 171: After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—““Primary priority content that is harmful to...

      Amendment 172

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 172: After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—““Priority content that is harmful to...

      Amendment 175

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 175: Clause 55, leave out Clause 55Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment omits Clause 55 (regulations...

      Amendments 176 to 179

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 176: Clause 56, page 56, line 22, leave out subsection (1)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment and the next...

      Amendment 180

      12 speeches

      Baroness Merron: Moved by Baroness Merron 180: After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—“Review: offences relating to animal torture content(1) Within the period of six...

      Amendment 185

      7 speeches

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 185: Clause 60, page 59, line 15, at end insert—“(2A) The regulations may also—(a) require providers to...

      Amendment 186

      1 speech

      Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay 186: Clause 60, page 59, line 16, leave out “the regulations” and insert “regulations under this...

  • Rail Ticket Offices - Commons Urgent Question

    20 speeches

    The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Thursday 6 July. “There has been a huge shift in the way in which passengers purchase tickets at railway...

  • Arrangement of Business - Announcement

    • Motion

      19 speeches

      Lord Davies of Gower: Moved by Lord Davies of Gower That the House do adjourn during pleasure.

  • Illegal Migration Bill - Commons Amendments and Reasons

    • Motion A

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. 1A: Because it is...

    • Motion A1 (as an amendment to Motion A)

      11 speeches

      Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 1B in lieu— 1B: Leave out Clause 1 and insert the following new...

      Motion B

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 2, 12, 20 and 22 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 22A to 22Q in lieu....

      Motion B1 (as an amendment to Motion B)

      7 speeches

      Lord Carlile of Berriew: Moved by Lord Carlile of Berriew At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 22R as an amendment to Amendment 22B— 22R: After subsection (1)...

      Motion C

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 6, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65, to which the Commons have...

      Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C)

      7 speeches

      Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 6, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,...

      Motion D

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 7A. 7A: Because, as the Bill...

      Motion D1 (as an amendment to Motion D)

      5 speeches

      Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 7B in lieu— 7B: Clause 4, page 6, line 6, at end insert “if the court seized of...

      Motion E

      1 speech

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 8, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 8A. 8A: Because unaccompanied...

      Motion E1 (as an amendment to Motion E)

      13 speeches

      Lord Dubs: Moved by Lord Dubs At end insert, “and do propose Amendment 8B in lieu— 8B: Clause 4, page 6, line 9, after “subsection (5),” insert “at a time when the...

      Motion F

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 9, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 9A. 9A: Because the Amendment...

      Motion F1 (as an amendment to Motion F)

      2 speeches

      Lord German: Moved by Lord German At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 9B in lieu— 9B: Clause 4, page 6, line 13, leave out “cannot be considered under the immigration...

      Motion G

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 23, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 23A. 23A: Because the...

      Motion G1 (as an amendment to Motion G)

      1 speech

      Lord Etherton: Moved by Lord Etherton At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 23B in lieu— 23B: After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—“Restrictions on removal...

      Motion H

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 30, 32 and 34, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 34A. 34A: Because...

      Motion J

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 31, 35 and 36 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 36A and 36B in lieu....

      Motion J1 (as an amendment to Motion J)

      2 speeches

      Baroness Mobarik: Moved by Baroness Mobarik Leave out from “36” to end and insert “, do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 36A and 36B in lieu, and do propose...

      Motion K

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved byLord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 33, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 33A. 33A: Because the Amendment...

      Motion K1 (as an amendment to Motion K)

      2 speeches

      The Lord Bishop of Manchester: Moved by The Lord Bishop of Manchester At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 33B to the words so restored to the Bill— 33B: Clause 10, page 15,...

      Motion L

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 37 and 38 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 38A to 38E in lieu. 38A:...

      Motion M

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49, to which the Commons have disagreed for...

      Motion N

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 50, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 50A. 50A: Because the...

      Motion P

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 56, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 56A. 56A: Because the Bill...

      Motion P1 (as an amendment to Motion P)

      1 speech

      Lord Randall of Uxbridge: Moved by Lord Randall of Uxbridge At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 56B in lieu— 56B: Clause 21, page 26, leave out line 19 and...

      Motion Q

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 57, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 57A. 57A: Because the Bill...

      Motion R

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 66 and 67, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 67A. 67A: Because it...

      Motion S

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendments 73 and 74 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 74A in lieu. 74A: Clause...

      Motion T

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 90 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 90A, 90B and 90C to the words...

      Motion T1 (as an amendment to Motion T)

      2 speeches

      Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 90D to the words so restored to the Bill— 90D: Page 54, line 3, at end insert...

      Motion U

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 93, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 93A. 93A: Because it is...

      Motion V

      2 speeches

      Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth That this House do not insist on its Amendment 95 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 95A and 95B in lieu. 95A: Clause...

      Motion W

      2 speeches

      Lord Stewart of Dirleton: Moved by Lord Stewart of Dirleton That this House do not insist on its Amendment 102, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 102A. 102A: Because the...

      Motion W1 (as an amendment to Motion W)

      6 speeches

      Baroness Stroud: Moved by Baroness Stroud At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 102B in lieu— 102B: After Clause 58, insert the following new Clause—“Duty to...

      Motion X

      2 speeches

      Lord Bellamy: Moved by Lord Bellamy That this House do not insist on its Amendment 103, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 103A. 103A: Because the Amendment is unnecessary as...

      Motion X1 (as an amendment to Motion X)

      7 speeches

      Lord Coaker: Moved by Lord Coaker At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 103B in lieu— 103B: After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—“Organised immigration...

      Motion Y

      2 speeches

      Lord Bellamy: Moved by Lord Bellamy That this House do not insist on its Amendments 104 and 107, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 107A. 107A: Because the Amendments are...

      Motion Y1 (as an amendment to Motion Y)

      2 speeches

      The Archbishop of Canterbury: Moved by The Archbishop of Canterbury At end insert “, and do propose Amendments 107B and 107C in lieu— 107B: After Clause 60, insert the following new...

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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.

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