House of Lords Business

Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed: Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill. (8th Report, HL Paper 49)

Statutory Instruments The following Report from the Joint Committee was made and ordered to be printed: Draft Electoral Commission Strategy and Policy Statement    Draft Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (Pension Scheme Amendment) Regulations 2024    Draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Coronavirus and Influenza) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2024   … Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Environment and Climate Change The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed: EV strategy: rapid recharge needed. (1st Report, HL Paper 51)

Economic Affairs The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed: Research and development tax relief, HMRC data requirements, promoters of tax avoidance, and sentencing for tax fraud. (2nd Report, HL Paper 52)

East Coast Main Line A question was asked by Lord Beith and answered by Lord Davies of Gower. (at 15:06)

Schools: persistent absenteeism A question was asked by Baroness Twycross and answered by Baroness Barran. (at 15:16)

Gender equality A question was asked by Baroness Anelay of St Johns and answered by Lord Benyon. (at 15:27)

Alan Bates and Others v Post Office Limited A question was asked by Lord Sikka and answered by Lord Offord of Garvel. (at 15:38)

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill A bill to make provision to extend the period following the Northern Ireland Assembly election of 5 May 2022 during which Ministers may be appointed was brought from the Commons. It was read a first time. (at 15:48)

Business of the House The Lord Privy Seal (Lord True) moved that, in the event of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill having been brought from the House of Commons, Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with today to enable the Bill to be taken through its remaining stages and that, in accordance with Standing Order… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:49)

Built Environment The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Baroness Andrews, Lord Bailey of Paddington, Viscount Hanworth, Baroness Janke, Lord Mair and Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Berkeley, Lord Best, Lo… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Commission The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord McLoughlin, Lord Morse and Baroness Scott of Needham Market be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord German, Lord Hill of Oareford and Lord Vaux of Harrowden. The motion was agreed to en bloc… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Communications and Digital The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Dunlop, Lord Knight of Weymouth, Lord McNally, Baroness Primarolo and Lord Storey be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Featherstone, Lord Foster of Bath, Baroness Fraser of… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Constitution The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Beith, Lord Burnett of Maldon and Baroness Goldie be appointed members in place of Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Mancroft and Baroness Suttie. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Baroness Chakrabarti and Baroness Finlay of Llandaff be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Hendy and Lord Janvrin. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Economic Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Burns, Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Lord Razzall and Baroness Wolf of Dulwich be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord King of Lothbury, Baroness Kramer and Baroness Noakes. The motion was agreed… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Environment and Climate Change The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Frost, Lord Giddens, the Earl of Leicester, Lord Ravensdale, Earl Russell, Baroness Sheehan, Lord Trees and Baroness Whitaker be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Boyco… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

European Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Lord Jackson of Peterborough, Baroness Lawlor and Lord Stirrup be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Hannay of Chiswick, Lord Lam… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Finance The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Baroness Buscombe, Baroness Goudie, Lord Morse, Lord Redesdale and Lord Young of Old Windsor be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Altrincham, Lord Davies of Brixton, Lord Lee of Trafford, Lord Levene… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Financial Services Regulation The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a committee be appointed to consider the regulation of financial services, including consultations notified to it under: a) paragraphs 28 and 29 of Schedule 1ZA to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, b) paragraphs 36 and 27 of Schedule 1ZB to the Financial Services and Market… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Human Rights The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Murray of Blidworth be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Henley. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Industry and Regulators The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Altrincham, Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top, Lord Best, Viscount Thurso and Viscount Trenchard be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted, Lord Burns, Lord Holl… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

International Agreements The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Anderson of Swansea, Lord Boateng, Lord German and Lord Hannay of Chiswick be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, Lord Razzall… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

International Relations and Defence The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Alderdice, Lord Bruce of Bennachie, Baroness Crawley, Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie, Lord Grocott and Lord Houghton of Richmond be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord A… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Justice and Home Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Berkeley, Baroness Buscombe, Lord Dubs, Lord Foster of Bath, Lord Henley and Lord Tope be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Beith, Lord Blunkett, Baroness Chakrabarti, Baroness H… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Liaison The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Baroness Garden of Frognal be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Scott of Needham Market. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

National Security Strategy The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Browne of Ladyton and Baroness Tyler of Enfield be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Reid of Cardowan and Lord Strasburger. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Procedure and Privileges The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Haskel, Lord Lisvane and Baroness Pitkeathley be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Butler-Sloss, Lord Faulkner of Worcester and Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall; and that Lord Go… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Public Services The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Mott be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Bertin. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Restoration and Renewal Programme Board The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, this House appoints Lord Vaux of Harrowden as a member of the Restoration and Renewal Programme Board, in place of Lord Morse. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Science and Technology The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Drayson, Lord Lucas, Lord Strasburger, Baroness Willis of Summertown and Baroness Young of Old Scone be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Viscount Hanworth, Lord Holmes of Richmond, Lor… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Watson of Wyre Forest be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Hutton of Furness. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Selection The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Geddes be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Smith of Hindhead. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Services The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, Lord Hogan-Howe and Baroness Stedman-Scott be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Lord Clark of Windermere, Baroness Deech and Lord Haselhurst. The motion was agreed to en bl… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Statutory Instruments The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, with effect from Wednesday 31 January, Lord Haselhurst and Lord Meston be appointed members of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness D’Souza and Lord Smith of Hindhead. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:50)

Food, Diet and Obesity The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the role of foods, such as ‘ultra-processed foods’, and foods high in fat, salt and sugar, in a healthy diet and tackling obesity, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Modern Slavery Act 2015 The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Barker, B. Bristol, Bp. Butler-Sloss, B. Hamwee, B. Henig, B. Hope of Craighead… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Preterm Birth The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the prevention, and consequences, of preterm birth, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Colville of Culross, V. Cumberlege, B. Hampton, L. Owen of Alderley… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Statutory Inquiries The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the efficacy of the law and practice relating to statutory inquiries under the Inquiries Act 2005, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Aberdare, L. Add… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Special Public Bill Committee (Arbitration Bill) The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following Lords be appointed to the Special Public Bill Committee on the Arbitration Bill [HL]: Bellamy, L. Hacking, L. Haselhurst, L. Marks of Henley-on-Thames, L. Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L.Roborough, L. Sandhurst,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:50)

Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 Lord Benyon moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 13 December 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:52)

Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 Lord Benyon moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 14 December 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:52)

Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2023 Lord Benyon moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 14 December 2023 be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:52)

Action against Houthi maritime attacks The Lord Privy Seal (Lord True) answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 23 January. (at 15:52)

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Lord Caine 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. (at 16:33)

Extreme weather: resilience Baroness Neville-Rolfe repeated as a statement the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons. (at 18:14)

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) 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. (at 18:56)

Victims and Prisoners Bill The bill was considered in Committee. Amendments were considered. The House resumed after debate on amendment 13 was adjourned. (at 18:58)