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Minutes for 8 November 2022
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Durham.
(at 14:30)
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The Lord Bishop of Leicester Martyn James the Lord Bishop of Leicester was introduced between the Lord Bishop of Durham and the Lord Bishop of St Albans, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:37)
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Oaths and affirmations The following Lords took and subscribed the oath, or made and subscribed the solemn affirmation:
Arminka Baroness Helic
Christopher Lord Geidt
(at 14:39)
Public Business
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HS2: Wales A question was asked by Baroness Wilcox of Newport and answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton.
(at 14:41)
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Devolved administrations: intergovernmental relations A question was asked by Baroness Bryan of Partick and answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook.
(at 14:51)
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NHS: Discharge to Access policy A question was asked by Baroness Merron, on behalf of Baroness Wheeler, and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 15:02)
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British Heart Foundation: Tipping Point report A question was asked by Baroness Merron and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 15:12)
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Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill The Lord Privy Seal (Lord True) moved that the bill be reported from the Grand Committee in respect of proceedings up to and including Wednesday 2 November; that the order of commitment of 28 June 2022 be discharged and the remainder of the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House; and that the instruction to the Grand Committe… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:24)
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Football Spectators (Relevant Offences) Regulations 2022 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 September 2022 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 15:25)
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Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 22 September 2022 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 15:25)
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Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2022 Lord Bellamy moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 September 2022 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 15:25)
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Inter-American Investment Corporation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2022 Viscount Younger of Leckie moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 11 October 2022 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 15:26)
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Adult Social Care Information (Enforcement) Regulations 2022 Lord Davies of Gower moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 September 2022 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 15:26)
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Armed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 Baroness Goldie moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 17 October 2022 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:27)
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Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2022 Baroness Goldie moved that the draft Rules laid before the House on 17 October 2022 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:49)
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Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 October 2022 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:04)
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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Offensive Weapons Homicide Reviews) Regulations 2022 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 October 2022 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:10)
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Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) Order 2022 Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 17 October 2022 be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:34)
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Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs, International Road Haulage and Licensing of Operators (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 July 2022 be approved. Then Lord Berkeley moved, as an amendment to the motion, at end insert "but that this House regrets that the Regulations introduce a requirement for new tachograp… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 16:54)
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Housing (Built Environment Committee Report) Lord Moylan moved that this House takes note of the Report from the Built Environment Committee Meeting housing demand (1st Report, Session 2021–22, HL Paper 132). After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:34)
The House adjourned at 7.42pm until Wednesday 9 November at 11.00am.
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