House of Lords Business

Black and minority ethnic women: maternal mortality rates A question was asked by Baroness Gohir and answered by Baroness Merron. (at 14:49)

Teesworks programme: audit A question was asked by Lord Scriven and answered by Lord Khan of Burnley. (at 14:59)

Coronavirus: UK deaths A question was asked by Lord Robathan and answered by Baroness Merron. (at 15:07)

Horseracing and bloodstock industries A question was asked by Lord Herbert of South Downs and answered by Baroness Twycross. (at 15:18)

Carer’s Allowance: repayments A private notice question was asked by Baroness Altmann and answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds. (at 15:30)

Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL] Lord Redesdale presented a bill to make provision regarding the safe storage, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 8) (at 15:46)

Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL] Baroness Grey-Thompson presented a bill to mandate those providing and carrying out regulated or other activities with responsibility for the care of children to report known and suspected child sexual abuse; to protect mandated reporters from detriment; to create a criminal offence of failing to… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:46)

Deputy Chairmen of Committees The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed as the panel of members to act as Deputy Chairmen of Committees for this session: Ashton of Hyde, L. Barker, B. Beith, L. Bull, B. Colville of Culross, V. Duncan of Springbank, L. Faulkner of Worcester… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Built Environment The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Andrews, B. Bailey of Pa… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Communications and Digital The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the media, digital and creative industries and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Dunlop, L. Hall of Birkenhead, L. Harding of Winscombe, B. Healy of Primrose Hill, B. Kamal… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Constitution The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to examine the constitutional implications of public bills coming before the House; and to keep under review the operation of the constitution and constitutional aspects of devolution; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed: (1) To report whether the provisions of any bill inappropriately delegate legislative power, or whether they subject the exercise of legislative power to an inappropriate degree of parliamentary scrutiny; (2) To report on documents and draft… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Economic Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider economic affairs and business affairs and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Blackwell, L. Bridges of Headley, L. (Chair) Burns, L. Davies of Brixton, L. Griffiths of Fforestf… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Environment and Climate Change The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the environment and climate change and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Bakewell, B. Bray of Coln, B. Duncan of Springbank, L. Frost, L. Giddens, L. Grantchester, L.… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

European Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed: (1) To consider matters relating to the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union and the European Economic Area, including: (a) The implementation of any agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union, including the operation of the gover… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Financial Services Regulation The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a committee be appointed to consider the regulation of financial services, including consultations notified to it under: a) paragraphs 28 and 29 of Schedule 1ZA to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, b) paragraphs 36 and 27 of Schedule 1ZB to the Financial Services and Mark… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Food, Diet and Obesity The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the role of foods, such as ‘ultra-processed foods’, and foods high in fat, sugar and salt, in a healthy diet and tackling obesity; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Boycott, B.… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Hybrid Instruments The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider hybrid instruments; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Senior Deputy Speaker be appointed to the Committee: Addington, L. Dykes, L.Grantchester, L. Jenkin of Kennington, B. That the Committee… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Industry and Regulators The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider matters relating to industry, including the policies of His Majesty’s Government to promote industrial growth, skills and competitiveness, and to scrutinise the work of UK regulators; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the followin… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

International Agreements The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider, and where appropriate report on, 1) matters relating to the negotiation, conclusion and implementation of international agreements, and 2) treaties laid before Parliament in accordance with Part 2 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 20… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

International Relations and Defence The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the United Kingdom’s international relations and issues relating to UK defence policy; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Alderdice, L. Bruce of Bennachie, L. Coussi… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Justice and Home Affairs The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider justice and home affairs, including the domestic criminal justice system, and international cooperation in respect of criminal justice, civil justice, migration and asylum; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Modern Slavery Act 2015 The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Barker, B. Bristol, Bp. Butler-Sloss, B. Hamwee, B. Hope of Craighead, L. Kempsell, L. O'Grady of Upper Hollow… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) The Senior Deputy Speaker moved that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following Lords be appointed to the Board of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST): Brown of Cambridge, B. Haskel, L.Ravensdale, L. Winston, L. The motion was agreed to en bloc. (at 15:47)

Preterm Birth The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the prevention, and consequences, of preterm birth and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Blackstone, B. Colville of Culross, V. Cumberlege, B. Hampton, L. Hughes of Stretford, B. Owen of… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Public Services The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider public services, including health and education; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Bach, L. Blencathra, L. Campbell of Surbiton, B. Carter of Coles, L. Laming, L. Morris of Yardle… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Science and Technology The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider science and technology; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Berkeley, L. Borwick, L. Brown of Cambridge, B. (Chair) Drayson, L. Lucas, L. Neuberger, B. Neville-Jones,… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to scrutinise secondary legislation. (1) The Committee shall report on draft instruments and memoranda laid before Parliament under— (a) section 23(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and (b) sections 12 and 14 of the Retained EU Law (Rev… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Standing Orders (Private Bills) The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee on the Standing Orders relating to private bills be appointed; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Senior Deputy Speaker be appointed to the Committee: Finlay of Llandaff, B. Geddes, L. Jones, L.McColl of D… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Statutory Inquiries The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble) moved that a Select Committee be appointed to consider the efficacy of the law and practice relating to statutory inquiries under the Inquiries Act 2005, and to make recommendations; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee: Aberdare, L. Adding… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text (at 15:47)

Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill Lord Livermore moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to and the Committee was negatived. Then, Standing Order 44 having been dispensed with, the bill was read a third time and passed. (at 15:48)

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] Baroness Chapman of Darlington, on behalf of Lord Collins of Highbury, moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to and the bill was committed to a Committee of the Whole House. (at 15:49)

Global Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024 Baroness Chapman of Darlington moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 23 May be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 16:47)

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024 Lord Timpson moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 17 July be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to. (at 17:38)