Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Anne Elizabeth Longfield, CBE, having been created Baroness Longfield, of Lower Wharfedale in the County of Yorkshire, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Baroness...
Wendy Ruth Nichols, OBE, having been created Baroness Nichols of Selby, of Selby in the County of North Yorkshire, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Baroness Anderson of...
To ask His Majesty’s Government why they have paused the implementation of the Single Trade Window as set out in the 2025 UK Border Strategy (CP352), published in December 2020.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to consult the Committee on Climate Change before taking decisions on airport expansion.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what is their response to reports that Rwandan troops are supporting the M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lord Khan of Burnley: Moved by Lord Khan of Burnley That the Bill be committed to a Grand Committee. Motion agreed.
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Monday 24 February. “This Government are determined to see a strong, thriving UK automotive industry. We...
Relevant documents: 4th Report from the Constitution Committee and 7th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Ireland legislative consent granted.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath 1: After Clause 6, insert the following Clause—“Reviews of Great British Energy’s effectiveness(1) The Secretary of...
Clause 1: Rate of secondary Class 1 contributions
Baroness Barker: Moved by Baroness Barker 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 1, at end insert—“(A1) In section 9(1A) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, after...
Baroness Kramer: Moved by Baroness Kramer 2: Clause 1, page 1, line 1, at end insert—“(A1) The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 is amended as follows.(A2) In...
Lord Sharkey: Moved by Lord Sharkey 3: Clause 1, page 1, line 1, at end insert—“(A1) In section 9(1A) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, after paragraph (aa)...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 4: Clause 1, page 1, line 1, at end insert—“(A1) In section 9(1A) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992,...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 5: Clause 1, page 1, line 1, at end insert—“(A1) In section 9(1A) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992,...
Baroness Barker: Moved by Baroness Barker 9A: Clause 1, page 1, line 3, at end insert—“(1A) The Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 is amended as...
Baroness Barker: Moved by Baroness Barker 10: Clause 2, page 1, line 12, after “£96” insert “or,(b) for a specified employer under section 9(1B) of the Social Security...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 24 February. “With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a Statement on Ukraine. In January 2022, I visited the Wall of...
Amendment 11 not moved.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 12: Clause 2, page 1, line 12, after “£96” insert “or,(b) for a person providing transport for children with...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 14: Clause 2, page 1, line 12, after “£96” insert “or,(b) for a charity that has an annual revenue of less than...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 15A: Clause 2, page 1, line 12, after “£96” insert “or,(b) for businesses and organisations with fewer than 25 full-time...
Baroness Barker: Moved by Baroness Barker 16: Clause 2, page 1, line 14, after “substitute” insert—“(i) for a specified employer under section 9(1B) of the Social...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 17: Clause 2, page 1, line 14, after “substitute” insert—“(i) for businesses and organisations with fewer than 25...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 19: Clause 2, page 1, line 14, after “substitute” insert—“(i) for a person providing transport for children with...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 21: Clause 2, page 1, line 14, after “substitute” insert—“(i) for a charity that has an annual revenue of less...
Baroness Barker: Moved by Baroness Barker 23: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, after “substitute” insert—“(i) for a specified employer under section 9(1B) of the Social...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 24: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, after “substitute” insert— “(i) for businesses and organisations with fewer than 25...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 26: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, after "substitute" insert—“(i) for a person providing transport for children with special...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 28: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, after "substitute" insert—“(i) for a charity that has an annual revenue of less than £1...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 30A: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, at end insert—“(c) in sub-paragraph (c), leave out “the figure in sub-paragraph (b)” and...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 31A: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, at end insert—“(c) in sub-paragraph (d), leave out “the figure in sub-paragraph (b)” and...
Lord Londesborough: Moved by Lord Londesborough 32A: Clause 2, page 1, line 15, at end insert—“(c) in sub-paragraph (e), leave out “the figure in sub-paragraph (b)” and...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 33: Clause 3, page 1, line 20, at end insert—“(2A) At end of section 1(2)(b), insert “or,(c) for an employer in the...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 37: After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—“Review of effect on economic growthThe Chancellor of the Exchequer must,...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe 38: After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—“Review of effect on certain sectors(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Baroness Noakes: Moved by Baroness Noakes 39: After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—“Exemptions(1) The Treasury may by regulations specify that specified categories of...
Lord Fuller: Moved by Lord Fuller 43: After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—“Impact of this Act on local authoritiesThe Secretary of State must, within six months of the...
The Bill was returned from the Commons agreed to with amendments. House adjourned at 9.56 pm.
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