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Minutes for 17 December 2024
Chamber
Public Business
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2
Energy costs for businesses A question was asked by Lord Evans of Rainow and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
(at 14:36)
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3
Defence: 2.5 per cent spending commitment A question was asked by Baroness Goldie and answered by Lord Coaker.
(at 14:47)
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Schools: music and drama access A question was asked by Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath and answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent.
(at 14:58)
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Georgia A question was asked by Baroness Brinton and answered by Lord Collins of Highbury.
(at 15:09)
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6
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill presented a bill to make provision about local and school bus services; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 54)
(at 15:20)
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 54–EN)
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8
Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] Baroness McIntosh of Pickering presented a bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling and cycling without compulsory insurance, in particular applying to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles and electric sco… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:21)
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9
United Front Work Department Lord Hanson of Flint answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 16 December.
(at 15:22)
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10
Great British Energy Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 46. The House resumed after clause 5 was agreed to.
(at 15:33)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 18:54)
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11
Prison capacity strategy Lord Timpson answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Thursday 12 December.
(at 19:00)
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12
Building homes Baroness Taylor of Stevenage answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Thursday 12 December.
(at 19:35)
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Border security: collaboration Lord Hanson of Flint answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 December.
(at 20:16)
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Women's state pension age Baroness Sherlock repeated a statement made in the House of Commons.
(at 20:31)
The House adjourned at 9.03pm until Wednesday 18 December at 3.00pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 Lord Leong moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulation… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:47)
Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024 Lord Leong moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:01)
Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 Lord Leong moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024. The motion was agreed to.
(at 16:20)
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:20)
Short Selling Regulations 2024 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Short Selling Regulations 2024. The motion was agreed to.
(at 17:07)
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ring-fenced Bodies, Core Activities, Excluded Activities and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Order 2024 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ring-fenced Bodies, Core Activities, Excluded Activities and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Order 2024. The motion was agreed to.
(at 17:07)
Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited Compensation Scheme Order 2024 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited Compensation Scheme Order 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:08)
The Committee adjourned at 5.15pm.
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