Thursday, 24 July 2025
Sir Timothy Earle Barrow, GCMG LVO MBE, having been created Baron Barrow, of Penrith in the County of Cumbria, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Earl Kinnoull and Baroness...
My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirements, with effect from today, of the noble Lords, Lord Glendonbrook and Lord Boswell of Aynho, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of...
My Lords, I wish to notify the House that I have received the following letter from the Clerk of the Parliaments. It reads: “I want to take the opportunity to write to confirm what we have...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to explore the potential of minimally invasive cancer therapies, such as focused ultrasound to treat less survivable cancers; and...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential of Young Futures Hubs to improve crime prevention; and what steps they are taking to ensure that access is...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in introducing the proposed “Hillsborough Law”.
To ask His Majesty’s Government when they expect to lower the voting age to 16, and whether they will take steps to raise the proportion of young people registered to vote to the same level...
My Lords, before we move on to the main business, I want to start with some words of thanks to staff across the House and all colleagues ahead of Summer Recess. I am delighted to be able to...
Baroness Smith of Basildon: Moved by Baroness Smith of Basildon That Standing Order 38(1) (Arrangement of the Order Paper) be dispensed with on Tuesday 2 September, Wednesday 10 September and...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 21 July. “The Infected Blood Inquiry’s additional report was published on 9 July, and today I would like to provide...
Relevant document: 28th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. Scottish and Welsh legislative consent sought.
Lord Lucas: Moved by Lord Lucas 50: After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—“Livestock markets and abattoirsThe Secretary of State must, on the day on which this Act is...
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath 51: After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—“Carbon capture and storage(1) The Planning Act 2008 is amended as...
Baroness Kramer: Moved by Baroness Kramer 53A: After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—“Whistleblowing and oversight body for nationally significant infrastructure...
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath 53B: After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—“Removal of duplicative regulatory justification decisions(1) Where...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 53C: Clause 29, page 41, line 37, at end insert—“(ca) that fees charged must not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the relevant service;(cb)...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 53G: Clause 30, page 44, line 3, at end insert—“(4H) Before making an order under this section, a strategic highways company must consult for a...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 53IA: Clause 33, page 49, line 1, at end insert—“(2) After section 250(8) of the Highways Act 1980, insert—“(9) Any compulsory purchase...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 53J: Clause 36, page 49, line 35, at end insert—“(1A) In subsection (2) (hearing after objection under section 10) omit “may” and insert...
Baroness Pinnock: Moved by Baroness Pinnock 54: Clause 41, page 54, line 22, at end insert—“(1A) Any disapplication of heritage protections under this section must be exercised in a...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 55A: Clause 42, page 55, line 4, after “may” insert “, subject to the approval of the environment agency,”
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 55B: Clause 45, page 57, line 5, leave out paragraph (a) and insert—“(a) the Transport and Works Act 1992, or”
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 55D: Clause 46, page 57, line 31, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill: Moved by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill 56: Clause 46, page 58, line 27, leave out subsections (6) and (7)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment would...
Baroness Pidgeon: Moved by Baroness Pidgeon 57: Clause 47, page 59, line 25, at end insert—“(5A) After subsection (5), insert—“(6) References in this Part to public...
Lord Gascoigne: Moved by Lord Gascoigne 59: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“Water infrastructure project licencesOmit sub-paragraph (a) of regulation 4(3) of the...
Lord Gascoigne: Moved by Lord Gascoigne 60: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“Guidance on planting along highways(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of...
Baroness Pidgeon: Moved by Baroness Pidgeon 63: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“Provision of solar panels in new transport infrastructure(1) The Secretary of State...
Lord Jamieson: Moved by Lord Jamieson 69: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“National Lane Rental Scheme: establishment(1) Within six months of the day on which this...
Lord Moynihan: Moved by Lord Moynihan 70: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“Water Services Regulation Authority: transfer of functions(1) Within six months of the day...
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
