House of Lords Business

Lord Barber of Ainsdale, and

Lord Rook will be introduced.

Oral questions (40 minutes)

*Lord Woodley to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential merits of insourcing all prison maintenance.

*The Lord Bishop of Sheffield to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the availability and accessibility of legal aid for asylum seekers.

†*Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the National Literacy Trust’s 2024 annual literacy survey showing that children and young people’s reading for enjoyment has fallen over the past year to an all-time low, and of the link between this and the fall in the number of secondary schools with a designated onsite library area.

†*Lord Bellingham to ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to engage with the new administration in the United States to discuss the future of the Chagos Islands.

†Lord Farmer to move that this House takes note of the conditions required for economic growth. (2½ hours)

The Lord Bishop of St Albans to ask His Majesty's Government, following reports that the United Kingdom faces shortages of broccoli and cauliflower this spring, what steps they are taking to support farmers and growers to adapt to climate change. (Topical Question for Short Debate, 1 hour)

†Baroness Evans of Bowes Park to move that this House takes note of the achievements of free schools and academies. (2½ hours)