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Minutes for 17 May 2021
Chamber
The House met at 1.00pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Birmingham.
(at 13:00)
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1
Baroness Black of Strome Susan Margaret Black, having been created Baroness Black, of Strome in the County of Ross-shire, for life by Letters Patent dated 26 April 2021, was introduced between Baroness Valentine and Lord Judge, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 13:08)
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2
Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to the following members of the House for the remainder of this Session:
Lord Davies of Abersoch
The Duke of Norfolk
Lord Harrison
Public Business
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3
Official Development Assistance: landmine clearance A question was asked by Baroness Northover and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
(at 13:13)
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4
Eating disorder services: referrals A question was asked by Baroness Bull and answered by Lord Bethell.
(at 13:24)
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5
Social care: person-centred dementia care A question was asked by Baroness Browning and answered by Lord Bethell.
(at 13:32)
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6
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting A question was asked by Baroness Anelay of St Johns and answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon.
(at 13:43)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 13:55)
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7
Ballymurphy Inquest findings Viscount Younger of Leckie answered Questions on a Ministerial Statement on the findings of the Ballymurphy Inquest, made in the House of Commons on Thursday 13 May.
(at 14:01)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 14:31)
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8
Queen's Speech : 4th day The debate on the motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty was resumed and, after further debate, was again adjourned until 18 May 2021.
(at 14:45)
The House adjourned at 9.37pm until Tuesday 18 May at 12 noon.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Committee Room 2A at 2.30pm.
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Local Authority Enforcement Powers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Lord Bethell moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Local Authority Enforcement Powers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 14:31)
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:37)
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2021. The motion was agreed to.
(at 16:26)
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) Order 2021. The motion was agreed to.
(at 16:26)
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Listed Assets: Code of Practice) Regulations 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Listed Assets: Code of Practice) Regulations 2021. The motion was agreed to.
(at 16:26)
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2021. The motion was agreed to.
(at 16:27)
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021 Baroness Williams of Trafford moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:40)
The Committee adjourned at 5.14pm.
The Committee adjourned. The Committee resumed.
(at 15:26)
The Committee adjourned. The Committee resumed.
(at 16:27)
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