Wednesday, 25 October 2023
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Elder, on 24 October. I am sure that the whole House will wish to join me in paying tribute to, and thanking, the...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what further consideration they have given to the role of the European Court of Human Rights in considering cases from the United Kingdom.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of progress made at the International Terezin Declaration Conference in November 2022 towards securing from the government of...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have (1) to maintain, and (2) to enhance, the protection of asylum seekers who would risk ill-treatment if returned to a country of origin...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports alleging that HS2 Ltd did not disclose accurate cost estimates for the project; and what plans they have to...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of ultra-processed foods on children’s health.
Scottish Legislative Consent granted, Welsh Legislative Consent granted in part
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe That this House do not insist on its Amendment 102B in lieu of Commons Amendment 102, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason...
Welsh and Scottish Legislative Consent granted, Northern Ireland Legislative Consent sought.
Earl Howe: Moved by Earl Howe That this House do not insist on its Amendment 22B, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 22C. 22C: Because local authorities should continue to meet...
Earl Howe: Moved by Earl Howe That this House do not insist on its Amendment 45 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 45C in lieu. 45C: Clause 87, page 95, line 11, at end...
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Tuesday 24 October. “Since I last updated the House in my opening remarks in the debate on Ukraine on 11...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 23 October. “Storm Babet has affected a number of communities across the UK, with the worst impacts being seen in Scotland...
A message was brought from the Commons, That they insist on their amendment made to a Lords amendment to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, they insist on their amendment made...
Lord Sharpe of Epsom: Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 151A and do not insist on its Amendments 151E and 151F in lieu.
Lord Sharpe of Epsom: Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 161A in lieu and do not insist on its Amendment 161D in lieu. Motion B agreed.
The Bill was returned from the Commons agreed to. House adjourned at 6.38 pm.
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