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Minutes for 24 July 2023
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Guildford.
(at 14:30)
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Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge Charlotte Kathryn Tranter Owen, having been created Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, of Alderley Edge in the County of Cheshire, for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 12 July, was introduced between Baroness Meyer and Baroness Foster of Oxton, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:38)
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Lord Houchen of High Leven Ben Houchen, having been created Baron Houchen of High Leven, of Ingleby Barwick in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 12 July, was introduced between Lord Wharton of Yarm and Lord Udny-Lister, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:43)
Public Business
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Cabinet Manual A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire and answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe.
(at 14:48)
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Ukraine: ammunition and missiles A question was asked by Lord West of Spithead and answered by Baroness Goldie.
(at 14:58)
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Digital economy agreements A question was asked by Lord Holmes of Richmond and answered by the Earl of Minto.
(at 15:09)
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Stroke care A question was asked by Baroness Wheeler and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 15:15)
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Housing and planning: policy changes A private notice question was asked by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage and answered by Baroness Swinburne.
(at 15:25)
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International Higher Education and Research Bill [HL] The Earl of Dundee presented a bill to make provision in relation to introducing an international element and greater course choice in higher education and research in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 165)
(at 15:41)
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Official Statistics Order 2023 The Earl of Courtown, on behalf of Baroness Neville-Rolfe, moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 15:42)
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Contest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023 Lord Sharpe of Epsom answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Wednesday 19 July.
(at 15:42)
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Advanced artificial intelligence (3-hour debate) Lord Ravensdale moved that this House takes note of the ongoing development of advanced artificial intelligence, associated risks and potential approaches to regulation within the UK and internationally. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:53)
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Housing crisis: rural and coastal communities A question was asked by the Lord Bishop of Exeter and, after debate, answered by Baroness Swinburne.
(at 18:50)
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Climate change (2-hour debate) Lord Krebs moved that this House takes note of the level of preparation by His Majesty’s Government in adapting to the impacts that climate change will have on health, the economy, food security, and the environment. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 19:51)
The House adjourned at 9.45pm until Tuesday 25 July at 11.00am.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Murray of Blidworth moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matter) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matter) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:26)
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Harlech moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:46)
Tobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023 Lord Markham moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Tobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:10)
Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023 Lord Markham moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:51)
The Committee adjourned at 6.26pm.
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