House of Lords Business

International Agreements The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed: Scrutiny of international agreements: Proposal of Amendment to Article 1 and new Article 34 BIS of the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic, reported for information. Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Albania on the… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

New hospitals A question was asked by Baroness Walmsley and answered by Lord Kamall. (at 11:06)

Retained European Union law A question was asked by Baroness Ludford and answered by Lord Frost. (at 11:16)

Leaseholders: costs A question was asked by Baroness Wilcox of Newport, on behalf of Lord Kennedy of Southwark, and answered by Lord Greenhalgh. (at 11:26)

Rail infrastructure: North of England A question was asked by Baroness Randerson and answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton. (at 11:37)

Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: United Kingdom internal market A question to the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office was asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn and answered by Lord Frost. (at 11:48)

Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Court of Justice of the European Union A question to the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office was asked by Lord Dubs and answered by Lord Frost. (at 11:58)

Ireland/Northern Ireland: solid fuels A question to the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office was asked by Baroness Hoey and answered by Lord Frost. (at 12:09)

Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: European Union negotiations Lord Frost answered questions on an Urgent Question made in the House of Commons on Thursday 18 November. (at 12:20)

Climate change: COP26 (3-hour debate) Baroness Young of Old Scone moved that this House takes note of the outcome of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the challenges of implementing measures to tackle climate change. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 12:32)

House of Lords: appointments process A question was asked by Lord Balfe and, after debate, answered by Lord True. (at 15:16)

Initial Teacher Training (2-hour debate) Baroness Donaghy moved that this House takes note of Her Majesty’s Government’s policy on Initial Teacher Training, including (1) the recruitment of new teachers, and (2) the role of universities and other bodies, in ensuring the supply and education of new teachers. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 16:16)

Charities Bill [HL] (Law Commission Bill) The bill was reported from the Special Public Bill Committee with amendments. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 68) (at 18:14)