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Minutes for 3 February 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Chichester.
(at 14:30)
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Lord Lemos Gerard Anthony Lemos, CMG CBE, having been created Baron Lemos, of Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 22 January, was introduced between Baroness Andrews and Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:38)
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Baroness Carberry of Muswell Hill Catherine Rose Carberry, CBE, having been created Baroness Carberry of Muswell Hill, of Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey, for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 30 January, was introduced between Baroness Prosser and Lord Monks, made and subscribed the solemn affirmation and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 14:44)
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Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to Lord Mandelson for the remainder of this Session, with effect from 31 January 2025.
Public Business
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Council tax A question was asked by Lord Rooker and answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.
(at 14:50)
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Major defence contracts A question was asked by Lord Harlech and answered by Lord Coaker.
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Mental health treatment: waiting times A question was asked by Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe and answered by Baroness Merron.
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Humanist weddings A question was asked by Baroness Thornton and answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede.
(at 15:23)
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Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] The bill was reported from the Special Public Bill Committee with an amendment. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 67)
(at 22:09)
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Airport expansion Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill answered questions on the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Tuesday 28 January.
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Fiscal policy: defence spending Lord Coaker answered questions on the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Monday 27 January.
(at 15:45)
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Growing the UK economy Lord Livermore answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29 January.
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Sudan and eastern DRC Lord Collins of Highbury answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 28 January.
(at 16:37)
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The bill was considered in Committee. The House resumed after amendment 9.
(at 17:12)
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Stock market: first-time investors A question was asked by Lord Lee of Trafford and, after debate, answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds.
(at 19:54)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 10. The House resumed after amendment 20.
(at 20:54)
The House adjourned at 10.09pm until Tuesday 4 February at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 Lord Hunt of Kings Heath moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 Baroness Hayman of Ullock moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:15)
Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024 Lord Coaker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:08)
Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Baroness Gustafsson moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:34)
Community Radio Order 2025 Baroness Twycross moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Community Radio Order 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 18:11)
The Committee adjourned at 6.35pm.
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