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Minutes for 25 July 2023
Chamber
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Carlisle.
(at 11:00)
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Oath Ian Terence Lord Botham took and subscribed the oath.
(at 11:07)
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2
Retirements The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) informed the House that the following members of the House had retired under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 with effect from 25 July: Lord Davies of Stamford Lord Watson of Richmond Lord Hoyle (at 11:08)
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3
Notification of absence The Lord Speaker notified the House of his absence from 24 to 25 July. (at 15:10)
Public Business
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5
Creative and cultural industries: impact of visa and immigration policies A question was asked by Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury and answered by Lord Murray of Blidworth.
(at 11:09)
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Respiratory syncytial virus A question was asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 11:20)
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Folic acid fortification A question was asked by Lord Rooker and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 11:29)
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T-levels A question was asked by Lord Watson of Invergowrie and answered by Baroness Barran.
(at 11:39)
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Rhodes wildfires: repatriation of holidaymakers A private notice question was asked by Lord Young of Cookham and answered by the Earl of Courtown.
(at 11:53)
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Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Murray of Blidworth moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 12:09)
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11
Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matter) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023 Lord Murray of Blidworth, on behalf of Lord Sharpe of Epsom, moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 12:10)
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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Harlech moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 12:10)
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Tobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023 Lord Markham moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 12:10)
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Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023 Lord Markham moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 June 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 12:10)
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Land Use in England Committee report Lord Cameron of Dillington moved that this House takes note of the Report from the Land Use in England Committee Making the most out of England’s land (HL Paper 105). After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 12:11)
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International Higher Education and Research Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 165–EN)
The House adjourned at 3.10pm until Monday 4 September at 2.30pm.
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