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Minutes for 17 March 2020
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Worcester.
(at 14:30)
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Lord Speaker's statement The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler) made a statement about Parliament's response to COVID-19.
(at 14:37)
Public Business
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Anti-terrorism policy A question was asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch and answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
(at 14:40)
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Children: special educational needs A question was asked by Lord Blunkett and answered by Baroness Berridge.
(at 14:46)
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European Union: negotiations A question was asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and answered by Lord True.
(at 14:54)
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Smart motorways A question was asked by Baroness Quin and answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton.
(at 15:03)
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COVID-19: business interruption insurance A private notice question was asked by Lord Clement-Jones and answered by Baroness Barran.
(at 15:10)
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COVID-19 Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.
(at 15:21)
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Procedure The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that the Report from the Select Committee Appointment of Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body Spokesperson and Sponsor Body members; General and balloted debates for the new parliamentary session; Committee statements; Privileges Committee: consequences of establishing the Conduct Committee; Terms of reference… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 16:03)
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Standing Orders (Public Business) The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) moved that the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows:
In Standing Order 9(6), leave out “Committee for Privileges” and insert “Committee for Procedure and Privileges”
In Standing Order 12(2) and 12(3), leave out “Committee for Privileges and Conduct” and insert “Con… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 16:07)
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Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL] The report was received. Amendments 4 and 10 were agreed to. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 108)
(at 16:07)
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Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL] Lord Keen of Elie moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to and the bill was committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
(at 19:27)
The House adjourned at 8.23pm until Wednesday 18 March at 3.00pm.
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