House of Lords Business

Conduct The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed: The conduct of Lord Skidelsky. (1st Report, HL Paper 4)

Statutory Instruments The following Report from the Joint Committee was made and ordered to be printed: Draft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 Draft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2023 Draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Sch… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] The Earl of Courtown, on behalf of Baroness Vere of Norbiton, presented a bill to regulate the use of automated vehicles on roads and in other public places; and to make other provision in relation to vehicle automation. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 1) (at 15:07)

Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 1–EN)

Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL] The Earl of Courtown, on behalf of Baroness Vere of Norbiton, presented a bill to make provision for regulating pedicabs in public places in Greater London; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 2) (at 15:08)

Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 2–EN)

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL] The Earl of Courtown, on behalf of Lord Sharpe of Epsom, presented a bill to amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016; to make provision about information supplied by, or relating to, the Judicial Commissioners; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 3) (at 15:09)

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 3–EN)

Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] The Earl of Courtown, on behalf of Lord Johnson of Lainston, presented a bill to enable the implementation of, and the making of other provision in connection with, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:09)

Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 4–EN)

Artificial intelligence in weapon systems The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the use of artificial intelligence in weapon systems, and to make recommendations; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Browne of Ladyton, L. Clement-Jones, L. Doocey, B. Fairfax of Cameron, L. Grocott,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Built Environment The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure; That the following members be appointed to the Committee: Berkeley, L. Best, L. Carrington of Fulham, L. Cohen of Pimlico, B.… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Communications and Digital The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the media, digital and creative industries and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Featherstone, B. Foster of Bath, L. Fraser of Craigmaddie, B. Griffiths of Burry Port, L. Hall of Birkenhead, L. Harding of Winscombe,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Conduct The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Conduct Committee be appointed and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Blair of Boughton, L. Garnier, L. Mallalieu, B.Manningham-Buller, B. (Chair) Scriven, L. That the following be appointed as lay external members of the Committee: Cindy Butts Mark Castle OBE Andre… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Consolidation etc. Bills The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved, in accordance with Standing Order 50, that the following Lords be appointed to join with a Committee of the Commons as the Joint Committee on Consolidation etc Bills: Andrews, B. Bridgeman, V. D'Souza, B. Eames, L. Eccles, V. Hanworth, V.Mallalieu, B. Razzall, L. Rowlands, L. Seccombe,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Constitution The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to examine the constitutional implications of public bills coming before the House; and to keep under review the operation of the constitution and constitutional aspects of devolution; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Anderson of Ipswich, L.… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed: (1) To report whether the provisions of any bill inappropriately delegate legislative power, or whether they subject the exercise of legislative power to an inappropriate degree of parliamentary scrutiny; (2) To report on documents and draft o… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Economic Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider economic affairs and business affairs and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Blackwell, L. Bridges of Headley, L. (Chair) Davies of Brixton, L. Griffiths of Fforestfach, L. King of Lothbury, L. Kramer, B. Layard, L.Lidd… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Education for 11 to 16-year olds The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider education for 11 to 16-year olds with reference to the skills necessary for the digital and green economy, and to make recommendations; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Aberdare, L. Baker of Dorking, L. Blower,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Environment and Climate Change The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the environment and climate change; That the following members be appointed to the Committee: Boycott, B. Bray of Coln, B. Bruce of Bennachie, L. Duncan of Springbank, L. Grantchester, L. Jones of Whitchurch, B. Lilley, L.Lucas, L. O… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

European Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed: (1) To consider matters relating to the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union and the European Economic Area, including: (a) The implementation of any agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union, including the operation of the gover… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Finance The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to support the House of Lords Commission by: (1) Considering expenditure on services provided from the Estimate for the House of Lords, (2) Reporting to the Commission on the forecast outturn, Estimate and financial plan submitted by the Management Board, (3) Monitoring the… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

House of Lords Commission The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to provide high-level strategic and political direction for the House of Lords Administration on behalf of the House; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Gardiner of Kimble, L. (Deputy Chair) German, L. Hill of Oareford,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Human Rights The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee of six members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Commons as the Joint Committee on Human Rights: To consider: (1) matters relating to human rights in the United Kingdom (but excluding consideration of individual cases); (2) proposals for remedial orders, dr… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Hybrid Instruments The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider hybrid instruments; and that the following members together with the Senior Deputy Speaker be appointed to the Committee: Addington, L. Dykes, L.Grantchester, L. Jenkin of Kennington, B. That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and r… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Industry and Regulators The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider matters relating to industry, including the policies of His Majesty’s Government to promote industrial growth, skills and competitiveness, and to scrutinise the work of UK regulators; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: A… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Integration of primary and community care The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the integration of primary and community care, and to make recommendations; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Altrincham, L. Armstrong of Hill Top, B. Barker, B. Finlay of Llandaff, B. Kakkar, L. Osa… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

International Agreements The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider, and where appropriate report on, 1) matters relating to the negotiation, conclusion and implementation of international agreements, and 2) treaties laid before Parliament in accordance with Part 2 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

International Relations and Defence The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the United Kingdom’s international relations and issues relating to UK defence policy; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Anderson of Swansea, L. Ashton of Hyde, L. (Chair) Boateng, L. Campbell of Pi… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Justice and Home Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider justice and home affairs, including the domestic criminal justice system, and international cooperation in respect of criminal justice, civil justice, migration and asylum; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Beith, L. B… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Liaison The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to advise the House on the resources required for select committee work and to allocate resources between select committees; to review the select committee work of the House; to consider requests for Special Inquiry Committees and report to the House with recommendations; to ens… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

National Security Strategy The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Committee of ten members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Commons as the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, to consider the National Security Strategy; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Butler of Brockwell, L. Crawley, B… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Procedure and Privileges The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee on Procedure and Privileges be appointed; and that the following members together with the Senior Deputy Speaker be appointed to the Committee: Bull, B. Butler-Sloss, B. Faulkner of Worcester, L. Humphreys, B. Kennedy of Southwark, L. Kinnoull, E. McFall of Alcluith,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Public Services The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider public services, including health and education; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Bach, L. Bertin, B. Blencathra, L. Campbell of Surbiton, B. Carter of Coles, L. Laming, L.Morris of Yardley, B. (Chair) Porter of Sp… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Science and Technology The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider science and technology; and that the following members be appointed to the Committee: Borwick, L. Brown of Cambridge, B. (Chair) Hanworth, V. Holmes of Richmond, L. Krebs, L. Neuberger, B. Neville-Jones, B.Northover, B. Rees of Ludlow,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to scrutinise secondary legislation. (1) The Committee shall report on draft instruments and memoranda laid before Parliament under— (a) section 23(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and (b) sections 11, 12 and 14 of the Retained EU Law… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Selection The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that in accordance with Standing Order 62 a Committee of Selection be appointed to select and propose to the House the names of the members to form each select committee of the House (except the Committee of Selection itself and any committee otherwise provided for by statute or by order of the House) or any ot… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Services The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to support the House of Lords Commission by: (1) Agreeing day-to-day policy on member-facing services, (2) Providing advice on strategic policy decisions when sought by the Commission, and (3) Overseeing the delivery and implementation of both; That the following members be… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Standing Orders (Private Bills) The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee on the Standing Orders relating to private bills be appointed; and that the following members together with the Senior Deputy Speaker be appointed to the Committee: Finlay of Llandaff, B. Geddes, L. Jones, L.McColl of Dulwich, L. Naseby, L. Thomas of Winchester,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

Statutory Instruments The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that in accordance with Standing Order 74 and the resolution of the House of 16 December 1997 that the following members be appointed to join with the Committee of the Commons as the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments: Beith, L. Chartres, L. D'Souza, B. Sahota, L.Sater, B. Smith of Hindhe… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:10)

British Steel The Earl of Minto repeated as a statement the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons. (at 15:11)

King's Speech The debate on the motion that a Humble Address be presented to His Majesty was resumed and, after further debate, was again adjourned until 9 November 2023. (at 15:25)