Tuesday, 24 February 2026
To ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to use the Post-16 education and skills white paper, published on 20 October 2025, to promote and deliver a culture of lifelong learning.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the UK is able to optimise the opportunities arising from quantum technology.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the provision of education in prisons.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the student loans regime.
The Bill was brought from the Commons, endorsed as a money Bill, and read a first time.
The Bill was brought from the Commons, endorsed as a money Bill, and read a first time.
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. Relevant documents: 38th and 40th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill: Moved by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill That the Bill do now pass.
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Monday 23 February. “Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of our democracy, and the Government are committed...
My Lords, before we come to the Statement on the Government’s response to the House of Commons humble Address, I remind the House that various police investigations have been reported in...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 23 February. “With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement regarding the Government’s response to...
Scottish and Northern Ireland legislative consent sought, Welsh legislative consent granted. Relevant document: 22nd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. Clause 1: Sale of tobacco etc
Lord Murray of Blidworth: Moved by Lord Murray of Blidworth 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 5, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 3: Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”Member's explanatory statementThis amendment provides that...
Earl Russell: Moved by Earl Russell 7: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—“Power to add vaping products or nicotine products to sale prohibitions(1) The Secretary of...
Baroness Northover: Moved by Baroness Northover 10: After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—“Transparency of tobacco sales data(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations...
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 23 February. “Madam Deputy Speaker, please allow me to begin by saying that the unauthorised leaking of elements of...
Clause 10: Sale of vaping or nicotine products to under 18s
Lord Udny-Lister: Moved by Lord Udny-Lister 11: Clause 10, page 5, line 15, after “vaping product” insert “heated tobacco product”Member’s explanatory statementThis...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 12: Clause 10, page 5, line 28, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment provides...
Baroness Merron: Moved by Baroness Merron 14: Clause 12, page 6, line 9, at end insert—“(1A) But subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a vape vending machine made available...
Baroness Merron: Moved by Baroness Merron 15: Clause 12, page 6, line 12, at end insert—““mental health hospital” means an institution (or part of an institution)...
Lord Moylan: Moved by Lord Moylan 17: After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—“Offence of manufacturing, supplying or offering to supply counterfeit nicotine products(1) A...
The Earl of Lindsay: Moved by The Earl of Lindsay 18: Clause 13, page 7, line 2, at end insert— “(3A) Regulations made under this section may not prohibit the display of tobacco...
Baroness Merron: Moved by Baroness Merron 20: Clause 15, page 8, line 14, leave out “is” and insert “will be”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment, and my...
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