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Minutes for 14 March 2024
Chamber
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Leicester.
(at 11:00)
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Lord Shamash Gerald David Shamash, having been created Baron Shamash, of West Didsbury in the City of Manchester for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 6 March, was introduced between Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Baroness Smith of Basildon, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 11:07)
Public Business
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Red Sea telecommunication cables A question was asked by Baroness Rawlings and answered by the Earl of Minto.
(at 11:12)
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Royal Navy: climate change training A question was asked by Lord McColl of Dulwich and answered by the Earl of Minto.
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India: democratic freedoms A question was asked by Baroness D'Souza and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
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Cancer: staffing A question was asked by Baroness Merron and answered by Lord Markham.
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United Kingdom: union (2½-hour debate) Lord McInnes of Kilwinning moved that this House takes note of the case for strengthening and safeguarding the union of the United Kingdom. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
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Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill The bill was reported from the Grand Committee without amendment.
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Gas-fired power stations Lord Callanan answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 March.
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News broadcasting: regulation A question was asked by Lord McNally and, after debate, answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay.
(at 14:29)
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Post Office legislation Lord Johnson of Lainston answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 March.
(at 15:22)
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Housing: young people (2½ hour debate) Lord Young of Cookham moved that this House takes note of the housing needs of young people. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:59)
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Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024 Baroness Scott of Bybrook moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 18 January be approved. The motion was agreed to.
(at 18:13)
The House adjourned at 6.14pm until Monday 18 March at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 1.00pm.
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill The bill was considered in Committee. Amendments were considered. The bill was reported from the Grand Committee without amendment.
(at 13:00)
The Committee adjourned at 2.26pm.
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