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Minutes for 5 June 2023
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Coventry.
(at 14:30)
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Barony of Fisherwick in the Peerage of Great Britain and Barony of Templemore in the Peerage of the United Kingdom The Lord Chancellor reported that Arthur Patrick Chichester had established his claim to the Barony of Fisherwick in the Peerage of Great Britain and the Barony of Templemore in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The Clerk of the Parliaments was accordingly directed t… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
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Marquessate of Donegall, Earldom of Donegall and Viscountcy of Chichester in the Peerage of Ireland The Lord Chancellor reported that Arthur Patrick Chichester had established his claim to the Marquessate of Donegall, the Earldom of Donegall and the Viscountcy of Chichester in the Peerage of Ireland.
Public Business
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Driving licences A question was asked by Lord Naseby and answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton.
(at 14:36)
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NHS GP surgeries: purchase by US companies A question was asked by Lord Warner and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 14:47)
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Sodium valproate A question was asked by Baroness Cumberlege and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 14:57)
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Cancer referral targets A question was asked by Baroness Merron and answered by Lord Markham.
(at 15:08)
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Illegal Migration Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 13. Amendments 16, 19, 24, 25A, 28 and 29 were agreed to. The House resumed after amendment 29.
(at 15:19)
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National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Lord Hunt of Kings Heath moved that this House regrets that the increase of 8.5 per cent to patient charges under the National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/367) (1) will be a considerable burden on NHS patients, and (2) will not help to improve access for NHS patients, in… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 20:19)
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
(at 20:59)
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Illegal Migration Bill The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 30. Amendments 31, 32, 33, 34 and 38 were agreed to. The House resumed after amendment 40.
(at 21:05)
The House adjourned at 10.42pm until Tuesday 6 June at 2.30pm.
Grand Committee
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm.
Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Lord Benyon moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 15:45)
Animal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Lord Benyon moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Animal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:18)
Strategic Highways Company (Name Change and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023 Baroness Vere of Norbiton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Strategic Highways Company (Name Change and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 16:40)
Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2023 Lord Markham moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:01)
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2023 Lord Caine moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2023. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
(at 17:45)
International Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023 Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft International Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023. The motion was agreed to.
(at 18:19)
The Committee adjourned at 6.30pm.
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