Llun, 17 Hydref 2022
Order. I now invite remaining Members to swear the oath or make the solemn affirmation to His Majesty. We will suspend at about 2.25 pm before starting our substantive business at approximately...
I inform the House that I have published a revised version of the proxy voting scheme, which takes effect today. As agreed by the House last Wednesday, the scheme extends proxy voting on a pilot...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to enhance private renter security in the context of the cost of living crisis.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of people registered as homeless.
How much and what proportion of the £4.8 billion levelling-up fund has his Department allocated to local authorities since that fund was announced in October 2021.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Government’s levelling-up agenda on the supply of affordable housing.
What proportion of eligible households have received the £150 council tax energy rebate in (a) north Northamptonshire and (b) England.
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the potential merits of a mayoral devolution deal for the east midlands.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on establishing a freeport in Wales.
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the cost of living crisis on the levelling-up agenda.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of investment zones for local (a) residents and (b) businesses.
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of investment zones on the environment.
What steps the Government are taking with (a) local authorities and (b) housing associations to provide guidance to homeowners on energy efficiency.
What steps the Government are taking to support home ownership.
What steps his Department is taking to support Ukrainian refugees.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Prime Minister to make a statement on the replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the current economic situation.
Mr Speaker, the central responsibility of any Government is to do what is necessary for economic stability. Behind the decisions we take and the issues on which we vote are jobs that families...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) David Linden presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the likely effects of the abolition of the...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Energy Prices Bill:
(1)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance...
(2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole...
(8) Provision may be made for the taking and bringing to a conclusion of any other proceedings on the Bill.
(9) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (10) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
(1)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance...
(2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole...
(8) Provision may be made for the taking and bringing to a conclusion of any other proceedings on the Bill.
(9) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (10) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Second Reading
King’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Energy Prices Bill, it is...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Energy Prices Bill, it is expedient to authorise— (1) provisions...
Proceedings resumed (Order, this day). Considered in Committee.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the date of Royal Assent to this Act, publish and lay before Parliament a report on the effect of reducing the amount of the allowance...
‘(1) The Government must lay a report before the House of Commons within 28 days of Royal Assent stating what energy price support it will provide from April 2023 onwards. (2) The report...
Amendment proposed: 2, page 36, line 17, after ”may” insert “provide for the reduction of the amount charged for domestic electricity supply from 8 September 2022...
Ordered, That Helen Whately be discharged from the Public Accounts Committee and Felicity Buchan be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Just because more women born in the 1950s are starting to qualify for their pensions, that does not undo the injustice of the loss and delays they have faced, and the campaigners and their...
In my recent canvassing sessions out in the Easterhouse part of my constituency I have been approached by a number of people who are concerned about the Government’s proposal to depart from...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Darren Henry.)
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