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Minutes for 12 December 2023
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Durham.
(at 14:30)
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The Lord Bishop of Winchester Philip Ian Lord Bishop of Winchester was introduced between the Lord Bishop of London and the Lord Bishop of Durham, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:37)
Select Committee Reports
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Secondary Legislation Scrutiny
The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed:
Includes information paragraphs on:
Draft Online Safety (List of Overseas Regulators) Regulations 2024
Adoption Support Agencies (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Panel Remuneration and Reports) Regulations 2023
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International Agreements
The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed:
Scrutiny of international agreements: Agreement on Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdictions: the UN Oceans Treaty. (2nd Report, HL Paper 29)
Public Business
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European Political Community Summit A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
(at 14:39)
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Adult social care: staffing A question was asked by Baroness Pitkeathley and answered by Lord Markham.
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Bovine tuberculosis A question was asked by Lord Colgrain and answered by Lord Harlech.
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Guyana: sovereign territory A question was asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
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Former Afghan special forces: deportation The Earl of Minto answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 11 December.
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Refurbishing trains: contracts Lord Davies of Gower answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Thursday 7 December.
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Israel-Hamas war: diplomacy Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 11 December.
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National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Bill Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to and the bill was committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
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BBC funding Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Thursday 7 December.
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Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Baroness Penn moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 23 October 2023 be approved. Then Lord Khan of Burnley moved, as an amendment to the original motion, at end to insert "but that this House regrets that the draft Regulations could dangerously weaken the restrictions on overseas… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023 Baroness Penn moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 23 October 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
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National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Bill Standing Order 44 having been dispensed with, the bill was considered in Committee. The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment. The report was received, then the bill was read a third time and passed.
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Organ donations A question was asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath and, after debate, answered by Lord Markham.
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Protection of Care Recipients and Carers Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 22–EN)
The House adjourned at 7.37pm until Wednesday 13 December at 3.00pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Baroness Swinburne moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B, C, D and H and New Code I) Order 2023 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B, C, D and H and New Code I) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:21)
Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023 Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:42)
Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2023 Lord Bellamy moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:15)
Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) Order 2023 Lord Bellamy moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
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The Committee adjourned at 5.46pm.
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