Mawrth, 8 Chwefror 2022
Before we start today’s business, I want to say something about the disgraceful behaviour yesterday that was directed at the right hon. and learned Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support provided through the legal aid system for victims of domestic abuse.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.
What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on sentencing for terrorist offences.
What steps his Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.
What steps he is taking to help increase the use of restorative justice.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of successful prosecutions for domestic abuse.
What recent assessment he has made of the timeliness of cases involving allegations of sexual offences.
What steps he is taking to reduce delays in the family courts.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of cases before the criminal courts.
What recent progress he has made on tackling drug use in prisons.
What plans the Government have to reform family law.
What steps he is taking to improve safety in prisons.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on a new, ambitious elective recovery plan—the NHS’s delivery plan for tackling the covid-19 backlog of elective care....
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. On 17 November 2021, the House approved a humble address motion compelling the Government to publish the minutes from or any notes of the meeting of 9 April...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to set standards as to the emissions particulate sensing technology to be used in roadworthiness tests for diesel vehicles; and for connected...
I beg to move, That this House is concerned that households are bracing themselves for the biggest drop in living standards in thirty years; notes that the cost of living crisis includes steep...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 Northern...
Debate resumed.
I beg to move, That this House recognises the importance of Children’s Mental Health Week; is concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of young people and...
Delegated Legislation Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.—(Michael...
That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.—(Michael Tomlinson.) The Deputy...
With the leave of the House, we will take motions 5 to 9 together. Ordered,
That Nadia Whittome be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Clive Lewis be added.
That Paula Barker be added to the Home Affairs Committee.
That Rachel Hopkins be discharged from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee and Kate Hollern be added.
That Barry Gardiner be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Kate Green be added.
That Alex Davies-Jones be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Carolyn Harris be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Michael Tomlinson.)
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