Thursday, 23 January 2025
Sir Brendan Paul Barber, Knight, having been created Baron Barber of Ainsdale, of Southport in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by...
The Reverend Russell David Rook, OBE, having been created Baron Rook, of Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Baroness Sherlock and Lord Khan...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential merits of insourcing all prison maintenance.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the availability and accessibility of legal aid for asylum seekers.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the National Literacy Trust’s 2024 annual literacy survey showing that children and young people’s reading for...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to engage with the new administration in the United States to discuss the future of the Chagos Islands.
The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 January. “I would like to make a Statement on the Government’s response to module 1 of the Covid inquiry. In...
Lord Farmer: Moved by Lord Farmer That this House takes note of the conditions required for economic growth.
To ask His Majesty’s Government, following reports that the United Kingdom faces shortages of broccoli and cauliflower this spring, what steps they are taking to support farmers and growers...
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park: Moved by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park That this House takes note of the achievements of free schools and academies.
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.
