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Minutes for 16 January 2025
Chamber
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Leicester.
(at 11:00)
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Baroness Curran Margaret Patricia Curran, having been created Baroness Curran, of Townhead in the City of Glasgow, for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 15 January, was introduced between Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke and Baroness Harman, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 11:07)
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Lord Moraes Claude Ajit Moraes, OBE, having been created Baron Moraes, of Hawkhill in the City of Dundee, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 15 January, was introduced between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Baroness Smith of Basildon, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 11:14)
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Undersea internet cables A question was asked by Lord Teverson, on behalf of Baroness Rawlings, and answered by Lord Coaker.
(at 11:18)
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Online safety A question was asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick and answered by Lord Vallance of Balham.
(at 11:30)
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Independent Commission on Reconciliation and Information Recovery A question was asked by Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard and answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent.
(at 11:40)
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Asylum seekers: accommodation A question was asked by Lord Young of Cookham and answered by Lord Hanson of Flint.
(at 11:51)
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill A bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the introduction of higher non-domestic rating multipliers as regards large business hereditaments, and lower non-domestic rating multipliers as regards retail, hospitality and leisure hereditaments, in England and for the removal of charitable relief from non-domestic… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 12:02)
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 61–EN)
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Foot and mouth disease Baroness Hayman of Ullock answered questions on the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 January.
(at 12:04)
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Local government reorganisation Baroness Taylor of Stevenage answered questions on an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 January.
(at 12:14)
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Artificial intelligence opportunities action plan Lord Vallance of Balham answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 13 January.
(at 12:25)
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Live events ticketing: resale and pricing practices Baroness Twycross answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 13 January.
(at 13:08)
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Royal Assent The Deputy Speaker (Viscount Colville of Culross) notified the King's Assent to the following Acts:
Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025 c 1
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Act 2025 c 2
Financial Assistance to Ukraine Act 2025 c 3
(at 13:40)
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Rules-based international order (3-hour debate) Baroness Northover moved that this House takes note of the challenges to a rules-based international order, and their impact on global cohesion, stability and security. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:40)
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Gaza: healthcare system support A question was asked by Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws and, after debate, answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington.
(at 16:27)
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Global warming (2-hour debate) Lord Teverson moved that this House takes note of the challenges caused by the effects of climate change on natural ecosystems and the role of nature conservation in combating global warming. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:15)
The House adjourned at 6.50pm until Friday 17 January at 10.00am.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 1.00pm.
Restoration and Renewal: Annual Progress Report The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that the Grand Committee takes note of the report from the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, Restoration and Renewal: Annual Progress Report 2024 (HC 228). After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:00)
The Committee adjourned at 3.16pm.
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