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Minutes for 24 March 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Gloucester.
(at 14:30)
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Baroness Howarth of Breckland The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House that Baroness Howarth of Breckland, a member of the House, had died on 23 March.
(at 14:36)
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Retirement The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House of the retirement with effect from 21 March of Lord Alliance under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014.
(at 14:37)
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Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to the Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) for 25 and 26 March 2025.
(at 14:37)Public Business
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Closed-ended investment funds: cost disclosure A question was asked by Baroness Wheatcroft, on behalf of Baroness Altmann, and answered by Lord Livermore.
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UK energy: grid decarbonisation A question was asked by Lord Offord of Garvel and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
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High-rise buildings: safety remediation A question was asked by Lord Young of Cookham and answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.
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Sentences of imprisonment for public protection A question was asked by Baroness Burt of Solihull and answered by Lord Timpson.
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Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill The order of commitment was discharged. Baroness Smith of Basildon signified the King's consent. Then, Standing Order 44 having been dispensed with, the bill was read a third time and, after debate, passed.
(at 15:21)
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill The bill was read a third time. Amendments 1 to 3 were agreed to. Then, after debate, the bill was passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
(at 15:27)
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill The Commons Reasons were considered.
Motion A Lords amendment 1 was not insisted on and Lords amendment 1B was proposed in lieu (see division 1).
Motion B Lords amendment 2 was not insisted on.
Motion C Lords amendment 3 was not insisted on.
Motion D Lords amendment 4 was not insisted on.
Motion E Lor… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Conflict in Gaza Lord Collins of Highbury answered questions on a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons on Thursday 20 March.
(at 17:09)
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Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb moved that a Humble Address be presented to His Majesty praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025, laid before the House on 11 February, be annulled, as it damages the democratic accountability of local authorities to… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 Baroness Pinnock moved that a Humble Address be presented to His Majesty praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025, laid before the House on 11 February, be annulled, as it denies timely democratic representation to a substantial portion of the ele… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 19:08)
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Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 Baroness Scott of Bybrook moved that this House regrets that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025, laid before the House on 11 February, damages the democratic accountability of local authorities to local residents, and has not been subject to full and pro… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill The bill was reported from the Grand Committee without amendment.
The House adjourned at 7.31pm until Tuesday 25 March at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill The Grand Committee further considered the bill, beginning with amendment 13. Amendments were considered. The bill was reported without amendment.
(at 15:45)
The Committee adjourned at 6.27pm.
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