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Minutes for 29 June 2023
Chamber
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Southwark.
(at 11:00)
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Royal Assent The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) notified the King's Assent to the following Acts and Measure:
Shark Fins Act 2023 c 22
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Act 2023 c 23
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023 c 24
Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Act 2023 c 25
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 c 26
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(at 11:06)
Public Business
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Pension funds: investments and tax relief A question was asked by Baroness Altmann and answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie.
(at 11:07)
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Advanced Research and Innovation Agency A question was asked by Viscount Stansgate and answered by Viscount Camrose.
(at 11:17)
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Employment gap: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and White, workforce A question was asked by Baroness Thornton and answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston.
(at 11:28)
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Corporate profits: inflation A question was asked by Lord Sikka and answered by Baroness Penn.
(at 11:38)
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Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Baroness Williams of Trafford, on behalf of Lord Caine, moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 11:56)
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Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023 Lord Johnson of Lainston moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 11:56)
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Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Lord Davies of Gower, on behalf of Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 8 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 11:57)
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International Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Davies of Gower, on behalf of Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 5 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 11:57)
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UK: violence against women and girls (2-hour debate) Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe, on behalf of Baroness Drake, moved that this House takes note of violence against women and girls in the United Kingdom. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 12:00)
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NHS eating disorder services A question was asked by Baroness Parminter and, after debate, answered by Lord Mott.
(at 13:55)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 14:45)
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UK economy: growth, inflation and productivity (3-hour debate) Lord Eatwell moved that this House takes note of the low rate of growth of the United Kingdom’s economy, and the rate of core inflation and its differential effects; and of the necessity of increasing productivity. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 14:47)
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Childcare reform package Baroness Barran repeated a statement made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 28 June.
(at 17:42)
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Migration and Economic Development Partnership Lord Murray of Blidworth repeated a statement made in the House of Commons.
(at 18:22)
The House adjourned at 6.49pm until Friday 30 June at 10.00am.
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