Iau, 1 Rhagfyr 2022
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on intellectual property rights for performers and creative workers.
What steps her Department is taking to expand broadband coverage in rural areas.
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the voluntary sector in delivering youth services.
What steps her Department is taking to encourage grassroots participation in sport.
Whether she plans to implement the recommendations of the fan-led review of football governance.
What steps her Department is taking to support the film and television industry.
What steps she is taking to support the tourism sector and visitor economy.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of Arts Council England funding decisions on leading cultural institutions.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
What steps the Church of England plans to take (a) nationally and (b) in Harrow East constituency to celebrate Christmas.
Whether the Church of England is taking steps to show environmental, social and governance leadership in its investments.
The right hon. Member for Gainsborough, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, was asked—
Whether the Sponsor Body is taking steps to ensure that construction related to restoration and renewal of the Parliamentary Estate will make use of the River Thames.
The hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the Committee has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of the commission’s oversight of political finance regulation and electoral law in the UK.
The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners was asked—
Whether he has held recent discussions with the chair of the Association of English Cathedrals on the maintenance costs of historic cathedrals.
The hon. Member for South Norfolk, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What plans the commission has to consider the report from the National Audit Office on road investment strategy 2.
The hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
Whether the Committee has held recent discussions with the commission on the potential impact of different forms of voter identification on levels of voter turnout.
Whether the Committee has held discussions with the commission on the potential impact of the introduction of voter identification on young people’s ability to vote.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Rail Minister if he will make a statement on rail cancellations and services, in particular across the north and nationwide.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Counsellors of State Bill [Lords]:
(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) (a) Any Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b)...
(10) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been...
(11) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (12) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
It is my honour and privilege to be in the Chair for at least the opening of this particular debate. I call Lloyd Russell-Moyle to move the motion.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Fay Jones.)
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