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Minutes for 5 November 2024
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Bristol.
(at 14:30)
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Oath Michael David Lord Wills took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:36)
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Notification of retirement The Clerk of the Parliaments informed the House that he had received written notice from Baroness Cumberlege under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 stating that she would retire from the House on 20 December 2024.
Public Business
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Education: early years attainment gap A question was asked by Baroness Hughes of Stretford and answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.
(at 14:37)
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Sex and gender: official data A question was asked by Baroness Fox of Buckley and answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.
(at 14:48)
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Wales: public services A question was asked by Lord Wigley and answered by Lord Livermore.
(at 14:59)
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Health-related benefit claims A question was asked by Baroness Hazarika and answered by Baroness Sherlock.
(at 15:10)
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Budget: implications for farming communities Baroness Hayman of Ullock answered questions on the answer given to an Urgent Question on Monday 4 November.
(at 15:21)
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Crown Estate Bill [HL] The report was received. Amendment 1 was disagreed to (see division 1). Amendments 3 and 4 (see division 2) were agreed to. Amendment 6 was disagreed to (see division 3). Amendments 10 and 11 were agreed to. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 46)
(at 15:33)
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Hezbollah: threat to the United Kingdom A question was asked by Lord Godson and, after debate, answered by Lord Hanson of Flint.
(at 19:14)
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Higher education reform Baroness Smith of Malvern answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 4 November.
(at 20:06)
The House adjourned at 8.44pm until Wednesday 6 November at 11.00am.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024 Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024 Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:28)
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 Baroness Hayman of Ullock moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:05)
Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024 Baroness Hayman of Ullock moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:57)
The Committee adjourned at 6.45pm.
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