Mercher, 7 Chwefror 2024
My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Baroness, Lady Flather, on 6 February. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Baroness’s family and...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what responsibility ministers have for the appointment of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Post Office.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
To ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the publication of draft legislation on ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ arrangements in early 2023, when they intend to fulfil their 2021...
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to safeguard jobs at Tata Steel in Port Talbot, and to encourage alternative forms of employment in the area.
Lord Markham: Moved by Lord Markham That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 14 November 2023 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 6 February. Motion agreed.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon: Moved by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon That the draft Order laid before the House on 18 December 2023 be approved. Relevant document: 8th Report from the Secondary...
Lord Offord of Garvel: Moved by Lord Offord of Garvel That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 December 2023 be approved. Relevant document: 8th Report from the Secondary...
Lord Harlech: Moved by Lord Harlech That the Rules laid before the House on 18 December 2023 be approved. Relevant document: 8th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee....
Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee and 1st Report from the Constitution Committee. Welsh Legislative Consent sought.
Baroness Thornton: Moved by Baroness Thornton 78: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—“Free independent legal advocates for rape victims(1) The Secretary of State must...
Baroness Chakrabarti: Moved by Baroness Chakrabarti 82: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—“Parental alienation in criminal domestic abuse casesIn section 1 of the...
My Lords, I start by declaring my interest that my wife, who is present today, is a dentist—although she is not currently practising. With the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a...
Lord Garnier: Moved by Lord Garnier 112: After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—“Compensation for victims of fraud and other economic crimes(1) The Secretary of State must,...
Lord Sandhurst: Moved by Lord Sandhurst 113: After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—“Duty to inform victims and families of the unduly lenient sentencing schemeAfter...
Lord Wills: Moved by Lord Wills 119A: Clause 28, page 29, line 23, leave out paragraph (a) and insert—“(a) occurs or occurred in England and Wales,”
Baroness Thornton: Moved by Baroness Thornton 121: After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—“Victims of major incidents: registration of deathThe Secretary of State may by...
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