House of Lords Business

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Myanmar regarding any recent attacks on churches in Karen, Myanmar.  HL8125

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty's Government when was the last joint analysis of conflict and stability assessment with international partners carried out for Myanmar, and in particular, for Karen; and how they are addressing the findings.  HL8126

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made a joint analysis of conflict and stability assessment with international partners of the situation in Sudan; and if so, how they are acting on the findings.  HL8127

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Sudan regarding any attacks on churches in Sudan, and especially on the churches and people of the Coptic Orthodox Community.  HL8128

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made a joint analysis of conflict and stability with international partners of the situation in India, especially concerning any violence against Christian minorities and destruction of churches.  HL8129

Lord Borwick to ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 16 May (HL Deb cols 19GC–29GC) regarding the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023, how many other regulations related to the provision of access for disabled people are in force in London but not elsewhere; and what plans they have to ensure that the re… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Field of Birkenhead to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of Support for Mortgage Interest in the light of rising interest rates.  HL8131

Lord Field of Birkenhead to ask His Majesty's Government what was the average amount paid to individuals for each passported benefit, including (1) warm home discounts, and (2) help from energy and water suppliers.  HL8132

Lord Field of Birkenhead to ask His Majesty's Government what was the average amount paid to individuals for each passported benefit, including cold weather payments.  HL8133

Lord Field of Birkenhead to ask His Majesty's Government what was the average amount paid to individuals for each passported benefit, including (1) funeral payments, and (2) maternity grants.  HL8134

Lord German to ask His Majesty's Government how many people have arrived in small boats across the English Channel since 7 March; and how many people crossed during each month from March 2022 to March 2023.  HL8135

Lord Hampton to ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to give the Health and Safety Executive the powers to be more proactive in investigating suspected dangerous buildings, to prevent rather than react to incidents.  HL8136

Baroness Hoey to ask His Majesty's Government why they advised the United Nations 4th Universal Periodic Review of the UK that due to the lack of an Executive in Northern Ireland it was not possible to provide as comprehensive a response for Northern Ireland as for other parts of the UK; and why was the Northern Ireland Office not able to seek out the information required.  HL8137

Baroness Hoey to ask His Majesty's Government what answer, if any, they gave to the question from the government of China posed to the UK submitted in advance of the United Nations 4th Universal Periodic Review which asked, “What measures has the UK taken to eliminate the mentality and legacies of colonialism and to address the root causes of its long-lasting systemic and institut… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government what is their plan for publishing an update on the progress being made on initiating new water fluoridation schemes.  HL8139

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to identify and prosecute unregulated overseas prescribers.  HL8140

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Progress Education Trust into the variation in policy amongst NHS commissioners in eligibility criteria for NHS funded treatment for infertility.  HL8141

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure all NHS commissioners follow NICE guidelines on the number of cycles of IVF women under 40 are entitled to on the NHS.  HL8142

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government whether, as part of their Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, they are providing support to any victims of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan, whether from the recent violence or from the conflict in Tigray.  HL8143

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty's Government whether they will support the proposal at the special session of the UN Human Rights Council on Sudan from civil society representatives for the establishment of a special mechanism to document human rights violations in Sudan.  HL8144

Lord Jackson of Peterborough to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for upgrading the Ely North rail junction as a means of (1) supporting economic growth, and (2) connectivity, in the East of England.  HL8145

Baroness Kennedy of Cradley to ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the health of the bee population in the UK.  HL8146

Baroness Kennedy of Cradley to ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the effectiveness of the Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998.  HL8147

Baroness Kennedy of Cradley to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to (1) maximise food production in the UK, and (2) enhance food security.  HL8148

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton to ask His Majesty's Government how many members of the UK Armed Forces who served as members of the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany during its years of operation between 1946 and 1990 are still alive; and how many of those individuals received either a commendation, gallantry award or state honour as a result of the… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Lexden to ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 22 May (HL Deb cols 599–602), when the misconduct case against Mr Mike Veale is expected to conclude.  HL8150

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Civil Aviation Authority regarding increases in airport car-parking charges.  HL8151

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown to ask His Majesty's Government what support they are giving to local authorities to address accidents caused by pot holes.  HL8152

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown to ask His Majesty's Government how much was collected in (1) road and (2) petrol, tax during the last two years for which information is available; and how much of that was invested in roads.  HL8153

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to enable the long-term sick to return to work.  HL8154

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase the number of dentists treating NHS patients.  HL8155

Lord Morrow to ask His Majesty's Government how many (1) army personnel, (2) Royal Air Force personnel, and (3) Royal Navy personnel, are based in Northern Ireland.  HL8156

Lord Naseby to ask His Majesty's Government when the list of items used to calculate the core inflation figure were last reviewed.  HL8157

Lord Naseby to ask His Majesty's Government what analysis they have carried out to assess the impact of recent and forthcoming legislation on the supply of new and existing rental accommodation in the private sector.  HL8158

Lord Naseby to ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to make an announcement on the next generation of new towns.  HL8159

Lord Naseby to ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to incentivise existing and new potential landlords to invest in the supply of private rented accommodation.  HL8160

Lord Naseby to ask His Majesty's Government what work has taken place to create a series of "green towns" around the concept of Welwyn Garden City.  HL8161

Lord Patten to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the levels of street begging, aggressive behaviours and rough sleeping in tents in busy areas, especially around railway stations.  HL8162

Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have issued to schools on disciplinary action associated with teachers who refer to transgender pupils by their legal and biological sex.  HL8163

Lord Rogan to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of food inflation on family budgets in (1) Northern Ireland, (2) England, (3) Scotland, and (4) Wales.  HL8164

The Lord Bishop of St Albans to ask His Majesty's Government what are their current plans for exercising powers to be granted to them under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Repeal) Bill in relation to the Habitats Directive.  HL8165

The Earl of Sandwich to ask His Majesty's Government what contribution they have made to the World Food Programme in Sudan so far in relation to other donors; and whether these figures take account of aid to returnees fleeing to South Sudan.  HL8166

The Earl of Sandwich to ask His Majesty's Government how they assess the international response to the needs of the displaced and returnees entering South Sudan; and which (1) UN agencies, and (2) NGOs, are now receiving UK support.  HL8167

The Earl of Sandwich to ask His Majesty's Government whether (1) they, (2) the airlines, or (3) any authorities responsible for standards on passenger aircraft, have set a minimum amount of leg room to accommodate economy class passengers of 1.95m in height; and whether this standard has ever been (a) reviewed, or (b) amended.  HL8168

Lord Taylor of Warwick to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the finding by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on 24 May that "almost 9 in 10 families on Universal Credit cannot afford basic items like food and clothing"; and what steps they are taking to ensure that benefits always cover the cost of essentials.  HL8169

Lord Taylor of Warwick to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to develop public transport infrastructure in rural areas; and what assessment they have made of the impact this will have on the mental health of people living in rural communities.  HL8170

Viscount Thurso to ask His Majesty's Government whether the latest net migration figures include UK citizens who have moved abroad for study or work and then returned; and what is their current estimate of those numbers.  HL8171

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to (1) monitor, and (2) oversee, local authorities’ plans for complying with their responsibilities under section 22G of the Children Act 1989.  HL8172

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the provision of rent guarantors, particularly for vulnerable individuals who may require such support to secure accommodation.  HL8173

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that rent guarantor schemes are (1) widely available, and (2) accessible, for care experienced and estranged students enrolled at universities.  HL8174

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty's Government, further to the ambition outlined in their Stable Homes, Built on Love: Implementation Strategy and Consultation, published in February, to "increase the number of care leavers going to university", what steps they will take to support access to safe and secure housing for care leavers when they are at university.… Item text truncated - open link to view full item text

Lord Weir of Ballyholme to ask His Majesty's Government what is the additional cost of labelling goods for internal UK trade as a result of the Windsor Framework.  HL8176

Lord Weir of Ballyholme to ask His Majesty's Government whether they have considered labelling goods for export to Northern Ireland as an alternative to the requirement to label goods for internal trade within the UK under the Windsor Framework.  HL8177

Lord Weir of Ballyholme to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address instances of child hunger during school holidays for those children who are entitled to free school meals.  HL8178

Lord Weir of Ballyholme to ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address instances of child hunger during school holidays in the light of high food price inflation.  HL8179