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Minutes for 8 July 2021
Chamber
The House met at 12 noon.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Ely.
(at 12:00)
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Death of a former member The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House that Lord Elystan-Morgan, a retired member of the House, had died on 7 July.
(at 12:06)
Public Business
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Non-fatal strangulation and suffocation A question was asked by Baroness Newlove and answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar.
(at 12:06)
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Independent Office for Police Conduct A question was asked by Lord Lexden and answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
(at 12:18)
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International Freedom of Religion or Belief A question was asked by Lord Singh of Wimbledon and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
(at 12:29)
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COVID-19: co-ordination with devolved administrations A question was asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno and answered by Lord True.
(at 12:41)
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Business of the House Lord Ashton of Hyde, on behalf of the Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park), moved that the debate on the motion in the name of Lord Howell of Guildford set down for today shall be limited to 2½ hours and that in the name of Baroness Jenkin of Kennington to 2 hours. The motion was agreed to.
(at 12:51)
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Business of the House Lord Ashton of Hyde, on behalf of the Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park), moved that Standing Order 73 (Affirmative Instruments) be dispensed with to enable a motion to approve the draft Licensing Act 2003 (2020 UEFA European Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2021 to be moved today, notwithstanding that no report from the Joint Committ… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 12:52)
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European Union and European Atomic Energy Community (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021 Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 17 May 2021 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 12:52)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 12:53)
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COVID-19 update Lord Bethell answered Questions on a Ministerial statement on COVID-19, made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6 July.
(at 13:00)
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United Kingdom–Commonwealth trading relationship (2½-hour debate) Lord Howell of Guildford moved that this House takes note of the progress made in renewing the United Kingdom’s trading relationship with Commonwealth countries. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:54)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 16:03)
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Women's health outcomes (2-hour debate) Baroness Jenkin of Kennington moved that this House takes note of the steps taken to improve women’s health outcomes. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:20)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 18:11)
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Licensing Act 2003 (2020 UEFA European Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 7 July 2021 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 18:20)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 18:36)
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COVID-19: education settings Baroness Berridge answered Questions on a Ministerial statement on COVID-19: Easing Restrictions in Education Settings, made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6 July.
(at 18:50)
The House adjourned at 7.19pm until Monday 12 July at 1.00pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Committee Room 2A at 2.30pm.
Market Surveillance (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Lord Callanan moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Market Surveillance (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 14:31)
Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Lord Greenhalgh moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:06)
Bank of England Act 1998 (Macro-prudential Measures) (Amendment) Order 2021 Lord Agnew of Oulton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Bank of England Act 1998 (Macro-prudential Measures) (Amendment) Order 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:06)
Road Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards (Cars and Vans) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Road Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards (Cars and Vans) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:39)
The Committee adjourned at 5.22pm.
The Committee adjourned. The Committee resumed.
(at 14:59)
The Committee adjourned. The Committee resumed.
(at 15:53)
The Committee adjourned. The Committee resumed.
(at 16:31)
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