Mercher, 6 Rhagfyr 2023
The Clerk at the Table having informed the House of the unavoidable absence, through illness, of the Speaker from the sittings of the House this week, the Chairman of Ways and Means took the...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the impact of inflation on public spending in Wales.
Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on promoting and supporting narrow gauge railway tourism in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the autumn statement on the Welsh economy.
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential financial impact of proposals to implement a visitor levy for Wales on the tourism sector.
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the 20 mph speed limit on rural communities.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the autumn statement on households in Wales.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on expediting the development of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of energy bills in Wales.
What steps he is taking to support farming in Wales.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of rail infrastructure in Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Mayor of the West Midlands on economic growth in that region.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6 December.
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Government’s response to Bishop James Jones’s report, “‘The patronising disposition of...
It is this Government’s policy that the UK does not recognise self-identification for the purpose of obtaining a gender recognition certificate. However, the Government are determined that...
Several hon. Members: rose—
Before I call the right hon. and learned Member for Fareham (Suella Braverman) to make her personal statement, I remind the House that such statements are heard in silence and without...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Julie Elliott, supported by Dame Angela Eagle, Damian Green, Siobhain McDonagh, Yvonne Fovargue, Wendy Chamberlain, Sir Mark Hendrick, Ian...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Chris Elmore presented a Bill to make provision about shared parental leave and pay in certain cases where a mother has died; and for...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Laurence Robertson presented a Bill to change the period of life expectancy relevant to certain pension rules. Bill read the First time;...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Christian Wakeford, on behalf of Wayne David, presented a Bill to make provision about the misuse of litigation to suppress freedom of...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Alicia Kearns, on behalf of Lloyd Russell-Moyle, supported by Elliot Colburn, Mr William Wragg, Dr Jamie Wallis, Caroline Nokes, Gary...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Selaine Saxby presented a Bill to make provision for and in connection with restricting the importation and non-commercial movement of...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mark Tami, on behalf of John Spellar, supported by Henry Smith, presented a Bill to make provision prohibiting the import of hunting...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Jack Brereton, supported by Jonathan Gullis, Jo Gideon, Eddie Hughes, Andrew Lewer, Grahame Morris, Damien Moore, Martin Vickers, David...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Anna Firth presented a Bill to create offences of dog abduction and cat abduction and to confer a power to make corresponding provision...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Kim Johnson, supported by Sir Robert Neill, Mr Barry Sheerman, John McDonnell, Paula Barker, Rachel Hopkins, Kate Osamor, Liz Saville...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Jonathan Lord presented a Bill to require operator licences authorising the carrying out of spaceflight activities to specify the...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sarah Champion presented a Bill to make provision about public procurement in respect of British goods and services; and for connected...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Gareth Johnson, supported by Sir David Evennett, Mr Louie French, Dean Russell, Sir Robert Goodwill, Theresa Villiers, Elliot Colburn, Bob...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Kevin Brennan, supported by Steve Brine, Dame Caroline Dinenage, Clive Efford, Julie Elliott, Damian Green, Dr Rupa Huq, Simon Jupp, Jane...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck presented a Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that licensing hours orders can be made by negative resolution...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Gavin Robinson presented a Bill to make provision about British citizenship in respect of people born in Ireland after 31 December 1948...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Ruth Jones presented a Bill to require offenders serving community and certain other sentences to provide information about names used and...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Elizabeth Truss, supported by Dame Priti Patel, Ian Paisley, Jackie Doyle-Price, Dr Caroline Johnson, Nick Fletcher, Miriam Cates, Ben...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Harriett Baldwin, supported by Ms Harriet Harman, Nickie Aiken, Tim Loughton, Sarah Champion, Philip Davies, Dame Maria Miller and Jess...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Anne McLaughlin presented a Bill to make provision for a compulsory registration scheme for certain off-road vehicles; to require such...
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Tenth Report of the Justice Committee of Session 2022-23, Public opinion and understanding of sentencing, HC 305; Correspondence from the Chair of the Justice...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Sentencing Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement about the Government’s plan to stop the boats and tackle the vile trade in people smuggled across the channel. Three weeks...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 26 October, in the last session of Parliament, be...
That the draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.—(Aaron Bell.) Question...
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.—(Aaron Bell.)...
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Benchmarks and Capital Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be...
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.—(Aaron Bell.) Question...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Aaron Bell.)
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