Wednesday, 5 November 2025
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and industrial impact in Scotland of the United Kingdom’s recent defence agreement with Norway, and what...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to insource prison services.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress has been made by law enforcement agencies in pursuing perpetrators of online hate and racism since the Online Safety Act 2023 came into force.
To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to accept the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft updated code of practice for services, public functions and associations.
My Lords, before we finish and enjoy the long weekend, I thought I would further sweeten the shorter working week by updating colleagues on my current plans for recesses in 2026. I like to give...
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Monday 3 November. “The trial of Soldier F concluded on 23 October with a not guilty verdict. The Ministry...
Scottish, Northern Ireland and Welsh legislative consent granted.
Lord Jackson of Peterborough: Moved by Lord Jackson of Peterborough 35: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—“Collection of data on overseas students subject to visa...
Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 35A: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—“Duty to deport illegal arrivals(1) The Secretary of State must make a...
Lord Cameron of Lochiel: Moved by Lord Cameron of Lochiel 35B: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—“Powers of detention for illegal entrants(1) A person to whom this...
Baroness Ludford: Moved by Baroness Ludford 36: Clause 42, page 38, line 1, leave out paragraph (c)Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment removes a provision that allows a...
Baroness Lister of Burtersett: Moved by Baroness Lister of Burtersett 37: After Clause 42, insert the following new Clause—“Prescribed period for newly recognised refugees(1) In...
Lord Hanson of Flint: Moved by Lord Hanson of Flint 38: Clause 43, page 39, line 26, leave out from “section” to end of line 27 and insert “3 (general provisions for regulation...
Lord Hanson of Flint: Moved by Lord Hanson of Flint 39: Clause 43, page 39, line 28, at beginning insert “in subsection (1)(c)—”Member’s explanatory statementThis...
Lord German: Moved by Lord German 42: After Clause 45, insert the following Clause—“Removal of restrictions on asylum seekers engaging in employmentThe Secretary of State must,...
Lord German: Moved by Lord German 44: After Clause 45, insert the following new Clause—“Migrant domestic workers(1) The Secretary of State must amend the Immigration Rules to make...
Lord Davies of Gower: Moved by Lord Davies of Gower 46: After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—“Abolition of Immigration Tribunals(1) The Immigration and Asylum Chamber of...
Lord Davies of Gower: Moved by Lord Davies of Gower 48: Clause 48, page 46, line 24, leave out “to be presumed to have been”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment would...
Lord Dubs: Moved by Lord Dubs 55: After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause—“Family reunion for asylum seeking children outside the United Kingdom(1) The Secretary of State...
Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth 56: After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause—“First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber: publication of...
Lord Alton of Liverpool: Moved by Lord Alton of Liverpool 58: After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause—“British National (Overseas) visa route: statutory protection(1)...
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.
