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Minutes for 3 March 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Norwich.
(at 14:30)
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Baroness Maclean of Redditch Rachel Helen Maclean, having been created Baroness Maclean of Redditch, of Hanbury in the County of Worcestershire, for life by Letters Patent dated in the forenoon of 5 February, was introduced between Baroness Jenkin of Kennington and Lord Johnson of Lainston, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:39)
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Baroness Rafferty Dame Anne Marie Rafferty, DBE, having been created Baroness Rafferty, of Kirkcaldy in the County of Fife, for life by Letters Patent dated 10 February, was introduced between Baroness Smith of Basildon and Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:44)
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Retirement The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House of the retirement with effect from 28 February of Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014.
(at 14:49)
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Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to Baroness Murphy for the remainder of this Session.
Public Business
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UK airports: British passport holders A question was asked by Baroness Hoey and answered by Lord Hanson of Flint.
(at 14:50)
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UK defence: hypersonic missiles A question was asked by Lord Farmer and answered by Lord Coaker.
(at 15:01)
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Climate change A question was asked by Baroness Sheehan and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
(at 15:13)
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War in Sudan A question was asked by Lord Browne of Ladyton and answered by Lord Collins of Highbury.
(at 15:23)
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Amendment) (Provision of Information) Order 2025 Lord Hanson of Flint moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 9 January be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 15:36)
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Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025 Lord Hanson of Flint moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 21 January be approved. The motion was agreed to en bloc.
(at 15:36)
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill The bill was considered in Committee. The House resumed after amendment 5.
(at 15:37)
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Warm home discount Lord Hunt of Kings Heath answered questions on a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 25 February.
(at 19:41)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 19:58)
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 6. The House resumed after clause 1 was agreed to.
(at 20:19)
The House adjourned at 10.13pm until Tuesday 4 March at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Lord Khan of Burnley moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 Baroness Taylor of Stevenage moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Pro… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 16:11)
Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Baroness Smith of Malvern moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:40)
Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Baroness Sherlock moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:34)
Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Baroness Sherlock moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. The motion was agreed to.
(at 18:07)
Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2025 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 18:08)
Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2025 Lord Livermore moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2025. The motion was agreed to.
(at 18:27)
The Committee adjourned at 6.28pm.
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