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We're showing you business for the Minutes section for 22 October 2024 as the Order Paper section does not apply to this date.

Minutes for 22 October 2024

Chamber

Item number 5
Schools: absenteeism A question was asked by Lord Young of Cookham and answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern. (at 14:37)
Item number 6
Social housing: Awaab's Law A question was asked by Baroness Penn, on behalf of Baroness Scott of Bybrook, and answered by Lord Khan of Burnley. (at 14:47)
Item number 7
Child poverty: benefit cap A question was asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett and answered by Baroness Sherlock. (at 14:57)
Item number 8
Waste: incineration A question was asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb and answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. (at 15:08)
Item number 9
Police: firearms officers A private notice question was asked by Lord Hogan-Howe and answered by Lord Hanson of Flint. (at 15:20)
Item number 10

Liaison The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that Lord Purvis of Tweed be appointed a member of the Select Committee, in place of Baroness Walmsley. The motion was agreed to. (at 15:36)

Item number 11
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024 Baroness Chapman of Darlington moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 5 September be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:36)
Item number 12
Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Baroness Chapman of Darlington moved that the Regulations laid before the House on 12 September be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:36)
Item number 13
Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL] The order of commitment was discharged. (at 15:37)
Item number 14
Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [HL] The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Smith of Basildon) signified the King's consent. The bill was read a third time. Then, after debate, the bill was passed and sent to the Commons. (at 15:37)
Item number 15
St Helena: UK immigration Baroness Chapman of Darlington repeated the answer to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 21 October. (at 15:42)
Item number 16
Criminal justice system: capacity Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Thursday 17 October. (at 15:53)
Item number 17
Crown Estate Bill [HL] The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 32. Amendments were considered. The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment. (at 16:29)
Item number 18
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] Baroness Smith of Malvern moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to. Then Baroness Smith of Malvern moved that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee, and that it be an instruction to the Committee that they consider the bill in the following… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 18:51)
The House adjourned at 9.59pm until Wednesday 23 October at 3.00pm.

Grand Committee

The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024 Lord Hanson of Flint moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 15:45)
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024 Lord Hanson of Flint moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 16:09)
Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024 Lord Coaker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 16:33)
Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024 Baroness Merron moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 16:59)
Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Baroness Merron moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 17:25)
Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024 Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 17:57)
The Committee adjourned at 6.20pm.
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