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Minutes for 18 September 2023
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Chichester.
(at 14:30)
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Code of Conduct It was ordered that the 13th edition of the House of Lords Code of Conduct, Guide to the Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct for House of Lords Members’ Staff be published. (HL Paper 255)
Public Business
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Armed Forces: remuneration, housing and family support A question was asked by Lord Tunnicliffe and answered by Baroness Goldie.
(at 14:37)
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Hammersmith Bridge A question was asked by Lord Harries of Pentregarth and answered by Lord Davies of Gower.
(at 14:48)
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National Health Service: Major Conditions Strategy A question was asked by Baroness Wheeler and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 14:58)
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Semiconductors manufacturing A question was asked by Lord Fox and answered by Viscount Camrose.
(at 15:09)
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Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill The bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:19)
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Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill Lord Harlech made a statement on Legislative Consent. Then the bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:24)
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Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill The bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:32)
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Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill The bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:37)
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Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill The bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:43)
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Firearms Bill The bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:49)
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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill The report stage was continued, beginning with amendment 259. Amendments 259, 260, 263A to 264, 265A (see division 1), 266, 269 to 271A, 276 (see division 2), 277 (see division 3), 281 (see division 4), 282C (see division 5), 282K (see division 6), 282N, 282ND, 282P, 284, 286 to 288, 289 to 291, 293, 294, 296 to 302A, 306, 307A (see division 7),… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:54)
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Royal Assent The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Morris of Bolton) notified the King's Assent to the following Acts:
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Act 2023 c 40
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 c 41
Powers of Attorney Act 2023 c 42
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Act 2023 c 43
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023 c 44… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 21:30)
The House adjourned at 9.31pm until Tuesday 19 September at 2.30pm.
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