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Minutes for 3 September 2024
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Southwark.
(at 14:30)
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Baroness Pidgeon Caroline Valerie Pidgeon, MBE, having been created Baroness Pidgeon, of Newington in the London Borough of Southwark for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 12 August, was introduced between Baroness Doocey and Baroness Kramer, made and subscribed the solemn affirmation and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:37)
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Baroness Keeley Barbara Mary Keeley, having been created Baroness Keeley, of Worsley in the City of Salford for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 13 August, was introduced between Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Baroness Blake of Leeds, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:43)
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Oaths and affirmations The following Lords took and subscribed the oath, or made and subscribed the solemn affirmation, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct:
Susan Catherine Baroness Campbell of Loughborough
Frank Zacharias Robin Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
Alexander John Lord Trees
Bernard Lord Hogan-Howe
Ian Lord McColl of Dulwich
(at 14:47)
Public Business
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European Social Charter A question was asked by Lord Hendy and answered by Baroness Sherlock.
(at 14:50)
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NHS: breast screening programme A question was asked by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin and answered by Baroness Merron.
(at 14:58)
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Bangladesh: aid and development A question was asked by Lord Harries of Pentregarth and answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington.
(at 15:09)
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Smoking: public places A question was asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock and answered by Baroness Merron.
(at 15:19)
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Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL] Lord Krebs presented a bill to make provision for a statutory objective requiring public bodies to contribute to delivery of targets set under the Environment Act 2021 and Climate Change Act 2008; to place a duty on public bodies to meet this objective in the exercise of their functions; and for connected purposes. It was read a… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:32)
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Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL] Lord Moylan presented a bill to require the Secretary of State to publish an annual report on complications from abortions in England; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 16)
(at 15:32)
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Ukraine Baroness Chapman of Darlington repeated the answer to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 2 September.
(at 15:33)
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Middle East update Baroness Chapman of Darlington answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 2 September.
(at 15:46)
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Violent disorder Lord Hanson of Flint answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 2 September.
(at 16:12)
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Covid-19 Inquiry Baroness Merron moved that this House takes note of the first report from the Covid-19 Inquiry. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:50)
The House adjourned at 8.54pm until Wednesday 4 September at 3.00pm.
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