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Minutes for 14 July 2022
Chamber
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
(at 11:00)
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Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to Lord Leitch for the remainder of this Session.
Public Business
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COVID-19 lockdown: fixed penalty notices A question was asked by Lord Strathcarron and answered by Lord Stewart of Dirleton.
(at 11:06)
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Northern Ireland: Operation Kenova A question was asked by Lord Hain and answered by Lord Caine.
(at 11:16)
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American War of Independence: semiquincentennial commemorations A question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester and answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom.
(at 11:27)
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Energy: prices and supply A question was asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick and answered by Lord Callanan.
(at 11:38)
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Leasehold Reform (Disclosure and Insurance Commissions) Bill [HL] Lord Kennedy of Southwark presented a bill to amend the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to prevent landlords recovering service charges where they have failed to comply with their disclosure obligations under that Act; to commence section 21A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 insofar as is it not already in force; to… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 11:49)
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Leasehold Reform (Disclosure and Insurance Commissions) Bill [HL] The Explanatory Notes on the bill were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 47–EN)
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Afghanistan: British Special Forces Baroness Goldie repeated as a statement the answer given to an Urgent Question asked in the House of Commons.
(at 11:49)
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Women and girls: economic well-being, welfare, safety and opportunities (2½-hour debate) Baroness Gale moved that this House takes note of the status of women and girls in the United Kingdom since 2010 with regards to their economic wellbeing, welfare, safety and opportunities. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 12:05)
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Royal Assent The Deputy Speaker (Lord Duncan of Springbank) notified the Queen's Assent to the following Acts:
Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2022 c.39
Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022 c.40
(at 14:18)
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China A question was asked by Lord West of Spithead and, after debate, answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom.
(at 14:18)
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Human Rights Act 1998 (2½-hour debate) Baroness Whitaker moved that this House takes note of the practical impact of the Human Rights Act 1998. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:16)
The House adjourned at 5.34pm until Friday 15 July at 10.00am.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 1.00pm.
Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 2) Regulations 2022. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:00)
Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 Viscount Younger of Leckie moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:41)
Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 13:56)
The Committee adjourned at 2.34pm.
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