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Minutes for 17 May 2018

Chamber

Item number 2
NHS workforce: mental health A question was asked by Baroness Thornton and answered by Baroness Manzoor. (at 11:06)
Item number 3
Homosexual activities: pardons A question was asked by Lord Cashman and answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford. (at 11:14)
Item number 4
United Kingdom–European Union Security Partnership A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire and answered by Lord Callanan. (at 11:22)
Item number 5
Jerusalem and Gaza A question was asked by Baroness Warsi and answered by Baroness Goldie. (at 11:29)
Item number 6

Intergenerational Fairness and Provision The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the long-term implications of Government policy on intergenerational fairness and provision, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Bak… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

(at 11:37)
Item number 7

Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the regeneration of seaside towns and communities, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Bassam of Brighton, L. (Chairman) Cashman,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

(at 11:37)
Item number 8

Rural Economy The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the rural economy, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Caithness, E. Carter of Coles, L. Colgrain, L. Curry of Kirkharle, L. Dannatt, L. Foster of Bath, L… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

(at 11:37)
Item number 9

Bribery Act 2010 The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider and report on the Bribery Act 2010; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Empey, L. Fookes, B. Gold, L. Grabiner, L. Haskel, L. Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, L.Hutton of Furness, L. Pl… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

(at 11:37)
The House adjourned. The House resumed. (at 11:38)
Item number 10
Gaming machines and social responsibility Lord Ashton of Hyde repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons. (at 11:49)
Item number 11
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 37. Amendments were considered. The House resumed. (at 12:35)
Item number 12
Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 Viscount Younger of Leckie moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 28 March 2018 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 13:45)
The House adjourned. The House resumed. (at 14:18)
Item number 13
Independent review of building regulations and fire safety: government response Lord Young of Cookham repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons. (at 14:28)
Item number 14
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 51. Amendments were considered. The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment. (at 15:07)
The House adjourned at 5.59pm until Monday 21 May at 2.30pm.
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