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Minutes for 10 February 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of St Albans.
(at 14:30)
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Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay Julie Elliott, having been created Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay, of Whitburn Bay in the City of Sunderland, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 27 January, was introduced between Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top and Baroness Smith of Basildon, made and subscribed the solemn affirmation and signed an undertaking to abide by the Co… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 14:38)
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Lord Katz Michael David Katz, MBE, having been created Baron Katz, of Fortune Green in the London Borough of Camden, for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 28 January, was introduced between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:43)
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3
Lord Elis-Thomas The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House that Lord Elis-Thomas, a member of the House, had died on 7 February.
(at 14:48)
Private Business
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4
General Cemetery Bill The following petition objecting to all or part of the Bill was submitted on or before 6 February:
Petition No.
1Name of Petitioner
Friends of Kensal Green CemeteryPetitioner’s Agent/
representative
Date Submitted
—
5 February
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5
Malvern Hills Bill [HL] The following petitions objecting to all or part of the bill were submitted on or before 6 February:
Petition No. Name of Petitioner Petitioner’s Agent/representative Date Submitted
1 Cora Weaver – 24 January
2 Andrew Myatt – 27 January
3 Susan Windle David Smallwood 28 January
4 David Smallwood – 28 January
5 Barbara Wilkes – 28 January
6 Paul and… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
Public Business
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6
National Lottery: contribution to good causes A question was asked by Viscount Chandos and answered by Baroness Twycross.
(at 14:49)
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7
Government of Syria: freedom of expression, religion and belief A question was asked by Lord Carey of Clifton and answered by Lord Collins of Highbury.
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8
Artificial intelligence: regulation A question was asked by Lord Holmes of Richmond and answered by Lord Vallance of Balham.
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9
Belarus: elections A question was asked by Baroness Anelay of St Johns and answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington.
(at 15:21)
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10
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Lord Collins of Highbury answered questions on the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons on Thursday 6 February.
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11
National cancer plan Baroness Merron answered questions on a statement made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 4 February.
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12
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 21. Amendments were considered. The House resumed after amendment 32.
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13
Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 Baroness Twycross moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 December 2024 be approved. Then Lord Robathan moved, as an amendment to the motion, at end to insert “but this House regrets that the draft Regulations do not simplify the procurement process; that they hinder economic growth; an… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 20:19)
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14
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 33. Amendments were considered. The House resumed after amendment 37ZA.
(at 20:23)
The House adjourned at 9.42pm until Tuesday 11 February at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025 Baroness Blake of Leeds moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Lord Leong moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agree… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Baroness Merron moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:37)
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Baroness Merron moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:17)
The Committee adjourned at 5.38pm.
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