Llun, 15 Ionawr 2024
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent progress he has made on reducing the backlog of asylum applications.
What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of fraud.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on recent changes to legal migration rules.
What the average length of time was between (a) thefts being reported and (b) first contact with the police in the last 12 months.
What progress his Department has made on implementing the Government’s 10-year drugs plan “From harm to hope”, published on 6 December 2021.
What recent progress he has made on ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers.
What steps he is taking to reduce legal migration.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to visa income thresholds on the university sector.
What progress his Department has made on reviewing the police funding formula.
What recent progress his Department has made on reducing neighbourhood crime.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the safer streets fund on the safety of women and girls.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
I would like to update the House on the action that we took on Thursday night against Houthi military targets in Yemen. Since 19 November, Iran-backed Houthis have launched over 25 illegal and...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. In line with the House’s rules, I informed the Member in question that I would be referencing him. In the statement, the hon. Member for Brigg and...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sarah Olney, supported by John McDonnell, Andy Slaughter, Munira Wilson, Christine Jardine, Dr Rupa Huq and Ed Davey, presented a Bill to...
Ordered, That the Speaker have leave of absence on Tuesday 16 January to attend the memorial service of the Right Honourable the Baroness Boothroyd, former Speaker of this House.—(Penny...
Bill to be considered in Committee
Considered in Committee [Relevant documents: First Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2021-22, Moving animals across borders, HC 79; and the Government...
I beg to move amendment 2, page 1, line 16, after “goats,” insert “(da) alpaca,”. This amendment would add alpacas to the definition of livestock covered by the Bill.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Amendment of List of Safe States) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 November 2023, be approved.—(Suzanne...
That the draft Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 October 2023, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.—(Suzanne Webb.)
I beg to move, That Maria Eagle be removed from the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament under Schedule 1 to the Justice and Security Act 2013 and Dame Angela Eagle be appointed to...
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 341), a copy of which was laid before this House...
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Church of England Pensions (Application of Capital Funds) Measure (HC 342), a copy of which was laid...
Ordered, That Kevin Brennan be discharged from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Alex Sobel be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Katherine Fletcher be discharged from the Holocaust Memorial Bill (Select Committee) and Lia Nici be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Darren Jones be discharged from the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy and Liam Byrne be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Aaron Bell.)
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