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Minutes for 23 July 2024
Chamber
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Winchester.
(at 14:30)
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Lord Hanson of Flint The Rt Hon Sir David George Hanson, having been created Baron Hanson of Flint, of Flint in the County of Flintshire for life by Letters Patent dated 19 July, was introduced between Lord Grocott and Lord Jones, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 14:38)
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Oaths and affirmations The following Lords took and subscribed the oath, or made and subscribed the solemn affirmation:
Peter John Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield
Denise Patricia Byrne Baroness Kingsmill
David Anthony Lord Currie of Marylebone
Maurice Mark Lord Glasman
William Waldorf Viscount Astor
Lynda Margaret Baroness Clark of Calton
Patrick Robin Archibald Earl of Glasgo… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text
(at 14:42)
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Notification of retirement The Clerk of the Parliaments informed the House that he had received written notice from Lord Warner under section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 stating that he would retire from the House on 1 August.
Public Business
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Antimicrobial resistance A question was asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle and answered by Lord Collins of Highbury.
(at 14:48)
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HS2 A question was asked by Baroness Randerson and answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.
(at 14:59)
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Water companies: financial resilience A question was asked by Lord Sikka and answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock.
(at 15:09)
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Tempest Global Combat Air Programme A question was asked by Lord West of Spithead and answered by Lord Coaker.
(at 15:20)
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King's Speech The debate on the motion that a Humble Address be presented to His Majesty was resumed and, after further debate, was again adjourned until 24 July.
(at 15:30)
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NATO and European Political Community meetings The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Smith of Basildon) repeated a statement made in the House of Commons on Monday 22 July.
(at 18:35)
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Oath Sarah Elizabeth Mary Baroness Hogg took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.
(at 23:03)
The House adjourned at 11.04pm until Wednesday 24 July at 3.00pm.
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