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Minutes for 1 April 2025
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Southwark.
(at 14:30)
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Oath Patricia Janet Baroness Scotland of Asthal took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:35)
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Viscount Craigavon The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith) informed the House that Viscount Craigavon, a member of the House, had died on 31 March.
(at 14:36)
Public Business
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E-scooters: trials A question was asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering and answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.
(at 14:37)
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RHS Garden Wisley: roadworks A question was asked by Baroness Benjamin and answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.
(at 14:47)
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Knife crime: stop and search A question was asked by Lord Dubs and answered by Lord Hanson of Flint.
(at 14:58)
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Universities: free speech A question was asked by Baroness Ludford and answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.
(at 15:09)
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] The bill was returned from the Commons with amendments. It was ordered that the Commons amendments be printed. (HL Bill 91)
(at 22:16)
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 91–EN)
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill The Commons Reasons were considered.
Motion A Lords amendment 1B was not insisted on.
Motion B Lords amendment 2B was not insisted on.
Motion C Lords amendment 7B was not insisted on.
Motion D Lords amendment 8B was not insisted on.
Motion E Lords amendment 13B was not insisted on.
Motion F Lords amendments 15B, 15C,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 15:22)
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 90B. The House resumed after amendment 102.
(at 15:43)
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Birmingham City Council Baroness Taylor of Stevenage answered questions on a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 31 March.
(at 19:26)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 20:10)
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 103. The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment.
(at 20:25)
The House adjourned at 10.16pm until Wednesday 2 April at 3.00pm.
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