House of Lords Business

Northern Ireland: inter-party talks A question was asked by Lord Lexden and answered by Lord Duncan of Springbank. (at 11:06)

Brexit: discussions with the European Union A question was asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering and answered by Lord Callanan. (at 11:14)

Catalytic converter thefts A question was asked by Lord Berkeley of Knighton and answered by Baroness Barran. (at 11:21)

Youth violence A question was asked by the Lord Bishop of St Albans and answered by Baroness Barran. (at 11:29)

Digital Economy Act 2017 (Amendment) Bill [HL] Lord Foulkes of Cumnock presented a bill to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 in respect of TV licence fee concessions by reference to age. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 186) (at 11:37)

Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] The Senior Deputy Speaker moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following Lords be appointed to the Special Public Bill Committee on the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL]: Bassam of Brighton, L. Berridge, B. Falconer of Thoroton, L. Faulks, L. Garnier, L.Judge, L. (Chairman)… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 11:38)

 Antisemitism (Balloted debate, 2½ hours) Baroness Berridge moved that this House takes note of the incidence of antisemitism worldwide. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 11:38)

Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill A bill to make provision in connection with works for or in connection with the restoration of the Palace of Westminster and other works relating to the Parliamentary Estate; and for connected purposes was brought from the Commons. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 187) (at 14:07)

Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 187–EN)

Age verification Lord Ashton of Hyde repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons. (at 14:07)

Export licences: High Court judgment The Earl of Courtown repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons. (at 14:41)

 Policymaking: future generations’ interests (Balloted debate, 2½ hours) Lord Bird moved that this House takes note of the case for better protecting and representing the interests of future generations in policymaking. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 15:21)