Yvette Cooper I want to begin by expressing my condolences to all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Crans-Montana, and my support for the Swiss authorities. The British embassy has been supporting the...
Lindsay Hoyle I inform the House that I have selected the amendment tabled in the name of the Prime Minister. I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Judith Cummins I inform the House that Mr Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Victoria Atkins (Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if she will make a statement on the changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief.
John Healey With permission, Mr Speaker, and with thanks to you for allowing me to do so at this late hour, I wish to make a statement to update the House on today’s US operation and yesterday’s...
John Lamont Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
Lilian Greenwood With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on our new national road safety strategy. It is a sad truth that, by the time I finish speaking and we hear the...
Liz Kendall With permission, I would like to make a statement on artificial intelligence, social media and online safety. No woman or child should live in fear of having their image sexually manipulated by...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Hamish Falconer Madam Deputy Speaker, there have been a number of developments in the middle east that I would like to update the House on, including in Gaza, Iran, Yemen and Syria. I would also like to take the...
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
John Lamont I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 727309 relating to a general election. It is truly a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Edward. Democracy is fundamental to any...
John Whittingdale I beg to move, That this House has considered Government proposals for renewal of the BBC Charter. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. It is also a...
[Relevant documents: Second Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Priorities for water sector reform, HC 1001; and oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and...
Clive Efford I am told that the Minister is on her way, but we will proceed because so many people want to speak. I remind Members to bob if they intend to make a speech, to give me a fighting chance of...
Chris Evans I beg to move, That this House has considered patient access to tissue freezing for advanced brain cancer treatment, diagnostics and research. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,...
Alex Ballinger I beg to move, That this House has considered the UK Town of Culture competition. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I want to begin by saying why the UK town of culture...
Tony Vaughan I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 702845 relating to free bus travel for people over 60. Happy new year, Mr Mundell. It is, as always, a privilege to serve under your...
Calvin Bailey I beg to move, That this House has considered therapeutic play and children’s healthcare. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I thank all colleagues who have...
Ian Roome I beg to move, That this House has considered the Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this...
[Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Lord Carlile of Berriew: Moved by Lord Carlile of Berriew 25: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—“(e) has had their application for assistance under section (Application for...
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff: Moved by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff 26: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—“(e) has had their needs fully assessed by a multiprofessional...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Moved by Lord Falconer of Thoroton That, in order to allow the House to complete its scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and return it to the...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan At end insert “but that this House regrets that the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia does not secure...
Lord Fowler: Moved by Lord Fowler That this House takes note of recent developments in relation to broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 5 January. “I want to begin by expressing my condolences to all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Crans-Montana,...
Lord Blencathra: Moved by Lord Blencathra 369ZA: After inserted subsection (2)(c), insert—“(d) ensure that all other members of the public who are not protesting are not hindered in...
Baroness Coussins: Moved by Baroness Coussins That this House takes note of measures, such as visa waivers, to improve the supply chain of qualified modern foreign language teachers and the...
Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws: Asked by Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws To ask Her Majesty’s Government (1) what assessment they have made of the treatment of protesters in Iran, and (2) how...
Lord Callanan: Moved by Lord Callanan 2: Clause 1, page 1, line 7, at end insert “, subject to subsection (2A).(2A) Section 4 comes into force only when the Secretary of State has...
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.
