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Minutes for 11 March 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Bristol.
(at 14:30)
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Lord Mohammed of Tinsley Shaffaq Mohammed, MBE, having been created Baron Mohammed of Tinsley, of Sheffield in the County of South Yorkshire, for life by Letters Patent dated 21 February, was introduced between Baroness Benjamin and Lord Allan of Hallam, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:39)
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Ecclesiastical Committee
Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners' Liability) Measure
Church Funds Investment Measure
The Measures, and the 246th report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, were laid before the House under section 4 of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919. The Measures and the report were ordered to be printed. (HL Papers 91, 92 and 93)
Public Business
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Licensed oil and gas fields: emissions A question was asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
(at 14:43)
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East Coast Main Line A question was asked by Lord Beith and answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.
(at 14:54)
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Council of Nations and Regions A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire and answered by Baroness Smith of Cluny.
(at 15:05)
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Autism and learning disabilities: hospital detention A question was asked by Baroness Tyler of Enfield and answered by Baroness Merron.
(at 15:15)
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Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill Lord Livermore moved that the bill be now read a second time. The motion was agreed to and the Committee was negatived. Then, Standing Order 46 having been dispensed with, the bill was read a third time and passed.
(at 15:31)
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill Lord Hanson of Flint signified the King's consent. The bill was read a third time. Then, after debate, the bill was passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
(at 15:32)
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Football Governance Bill [HL] The report was received. Amendments 4, 7, 8 and 13 were disagreed to (see divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4). Amendments 9, 11 and 14 were agreed to. The report stage was adjourned after amendment 15.
(at 15:43)
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Royal Assent The Deputy Speaker (Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall) notified the King's Assent to the following Acts:
Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2025 c 6
Crown Estate Act 2025 c 7
(at 19:47)
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Courts and tribunals: sitting days Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede answered questions on a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons on Wednesday 5 March.
(at 19:48)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 20:14)
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Football Governance Bill [HL] The report stage was continued, beginning with amendment 16. Amendments 17, 18, 20, 24 and 30 were agreed to. Amendment 27 was disagreed to (see division 5). The report stage was adjourned after amendment 30.
(at 20:27)
The House adjourned at 10.13pm until Wednesday 12 March at 3.00pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Holocaust Memorial Bill The Grand Committee further considered the bill, beginning with amendment 5. Amendments were considered. The Committee adjourned after amendment 7.
(at 15:45)
The Committee adjourned at 7.35pm.
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