Mercher, 25 Mai 2022
I remind Members that the ballot for the election of the Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is currently taking place in the Aye Lobby. The ballot will be open until 2.30...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on railway infrastructure in Wales.
What recent steps the Government have taken to mitigate the impact of rising costs of living on (a) households and (b) businesses in Wales.
What steps his Department is taking to support the development of plans for at least one freeport in Wales.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential fiscal steps to help tackle the impact of the rise in the cost of living on households in Newport West constituency.
What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase trade and foreign direct investment in Wales.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Welsh farmers following the implementation of the UK’s free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.
What discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the potential effect on the levelling-up agenda of proposals to increase the size of the Senedd.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on trends in the level of people in (a) Rhondda constituency and (b) Wales in receipt of universal credit.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the shared prosperity fund.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 May.
With permission, I will make a statement, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to Sue Gray for her report today, and I want to thank her for the work that she has done. I also thank the Metropolitan police...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary George Eustice, supported by the Prime Minister, Steve Barclay, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Sajid Javid, Secretary...
Ordered, That the Order of 26 January 2022 in the last Session of Parliament (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: (1) Paragraphs (4)...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
“(1) The electronic communications code is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 9 (persons who may confer code rights)— (a) the existing wording becomes sub-paragraph (1); (b) after...
In paragraph 95(1) of the electronic communications code (power to confer jurisdiction on other tribunals)— (a) in paragraph (a), at the end insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; (b)...
Amendment made: 1, page 40, line 11, leave out Clause 57.—(Julia Lopez.) This amendment is consequential on NC1.
Amendments made: 2, page 41, leave out lines 23 to 25 and insert— ‘(4) In paragraph 9 (conferral of code rights), after sub-paragraph (2) (as inserted by section (Persons...
Amendment proposed: 14, page 42, line 11, after “agreement”, insert “other than with a private landlord”.—(Chris Elmore.) This amendment, together with amendments...
Amendments made: 4, page 58, line 41, after “operator” insert “or the relevant person”. This amendment and Amendments 5, 6 and 7 ensure that a person...
Amendment made: 8, page 67, line 29, leave out sub-paragraph (11).—(Julia Lopez.) This amendment is consequential on NC2. Third Reading Queen’s consent signified.
[Relevant documents: e-petition 609530, “Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees”; e-petition 607314, “Pledge any necessary military support to defend Ukraine”;...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 25 April in the last Session of Parliament, be...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
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