House of Lords Journal

The Journal is the formal and authoritative summary record of the proceedings of the House of Lords. Each Journal contains the attendance, minutes (including voting lists) and papers, along with some committee reports, for every day the House sat during a parliamentary session. Each sessional volume is indexed.

Session 2010-12 Volume 244

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Journal for 5 May 2011

Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Birmingham.

Public Business

1 Pensions A question was asked by Lord Dykes and answered by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

2 Education: English Baccalaureate A question was asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch and answered by Lord Hill of Oareford.

3 Sudan A question was asked by Lord Avebury, on behalf of Lord Chidgey, and answered by Lord Howell of Guildford.

4 World Development Report 2011 A question was asked by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale and answered by Baroness Verma.

5 Chechnya and the North Caucasus (Balloted debate) Lord Judd moved for papers relating to the political situation in Chechnya and the North Caucasus, and its implications for global security. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.

Motion for papers, after debate, withdrawn, 5 May (currently showing)

6 Disabled people (Balloted debate) Lord Low of Dalston moved for papers relating to the impact of Government policies on disabled people. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.

7 Charities Bill [HL] Baroness Verma moved that the bill be now read a second time. After debate, the motion was agreed to and the bill was committed to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.

The House adjourned at 4.54pm until Monday 9 May at 2.30pm.