Mawrth, 30 Gorffennaf 2024
Before we begin today’s proceedings, I would like to pay tribute to John Tamlyn, the Bar Doorkeeper who retires today after an incredible 36 years. John is a much-loved member of the...
Ordered, That Stuart Anderson, Wendy Chamberlain, Samantha Dixon, Chris Elmore, Vicky Foxcroft, Rebecca Harris, Jessica Morden, Jeff Smith and Mark Tami be members of the Committee of Selection...
The Deputy Foreign Secretary was asked—
If he will set out a timeline for the potential recognition of a Palestinian state.
What steps he is taking to help secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Whether he plans to review the sanctions regime against Russia.
What recent discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart on strengthening UK-India relations.
What discussions he has had with his Iranian counterpart on alleged human rights violations in that country.
What steps he is taking to help strengthen NATO.
What his planned timescale is for completing his review of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law.
Whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion entitled, “Legal consequences arising from the policies and practices...
What recent discussions he has had with his Bangladeshi counterpart on the human rights situation in that country.
What steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent 1967, that the King has signified his Royal Assent to the following Act: Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2024.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to make a statement on financial redress for postmasters and outstanding issues relating to the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Before I begin my statement, I know that the whole House will join me in sending our deepest condolences and strength in the hours ahead to those affected by yesterday’s shocking incident...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I shall make a statement on the situation in Lebanon. On 27 July, Hezbollah launched a series of rockets into northern Israel and the occupied Golan...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I seek your guidance? I wish to place on record my severe concerns about the Government’s failure to come formally before the House on their...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Budget Responsibility Bill:
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
(2) Proceedings in Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after their commencement. (3) Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on...
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 Budget Responsibility Bill, it...
Ordered, That at today’s sitting, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 122B, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the...
Ordered, That, (1) the table in paragraph 2 of Standing Order No. 152 (Select Committees related to Government Departments) be amended by leaving out item 12, Levelling up, Housing and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That Standing Order No. 143 (European Scrutiny Committee) be rescinded.—(Lucy Powell.)
Before the Home Secretary makes a statement, I must advise the House that although the matter is not yet sub judice, for the purpose of the House rules Members should exercise care in what they...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, just shy of 2,000 of whom have signed a petition calling on the House of Commons to protect Market Deeping’s much loved Mill...
It is a pleasure to see you in your place, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to present a petition on dental healthcare on behalf of my constituents in York Central and others. York has a significant...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jeff Smith.)
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