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Minutes for 21 May 2020
Chamber
Virtual Proceedings
The Virtual Proceedings began at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Portsmouth.
(at 11:00)
Public Business
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1
Hospitals: patient safety A question was asked by Baroness Browning and answered by Lord Bethell.
(at 11:05)
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2
UK Shared Prosperity Fund A question was asked by Lord Teverson and answered by Lord Greenhalgh.
(at 11:16)
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Oil: changes in global markets A question was asked by Lord Howell of Guildford and answered by Lord Callanan.
(at 11:25)
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Unemployment: support A question was asked by Baroness Sherlock and answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott.
(at 11:36)
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COVID-19: businesses and the private sector (3-hour debate) Lord Dobbs moved that the Virtual Proceedings do consider the contribution made by businesses and the wider private sector in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 12:56)
The Virtual Proceedings adjourned. The Virtual Proceedings resumed.
(at 11:46)
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COVID-19: museums, galleries and historic buildings A question was asked by Lord Cormack and, after debate, answered by Baroness Barran.
(at 16:03)
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Northern Ireland Protocol Lord True answered questions on a Ministerial statement on the United Kingdom’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, made in the House of Commons on 20 May.
(at 17:46)
The Virtual Proceedings adjourned. The Virtual Proceedings resumed.
(at 15:16)
The Virtual Proceedings adjourned. The Virtual Proceedings resumed.
(at 17:19)
The Virtual Proceedings adjourned at 6.37pm.
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