Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 11.30 am.
Prayers
1Questions to (1) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
(2) the Prime Minister
2Higher Education (Duty of Care) Bill: Presentation (Standing Order No. 57)
Tim Farron, supported by Munira Wilson, Wera Hobhouse and Debbie Abrahams, presented a Bill to provide that higher education institutions have a duty of care for their students; and for connected purposes.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 24 November, and to be printed (Bill 331).
3Banking and postal services (rural areas): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to set minimum service standards for the provision of banking and postal services in rural areas, including for the provision of services through physical outlets; and for connected purposes;
That Drew Hendry, Brendan O'Hara, Ben Lake, Marion Fellows, Allan Dorans, Angus Brendan MacNeil, Richard Thomson, Patricia Gibson, David Linden, Dr Philippa Whitford, Owen Thompson and Alan Brown present the Bill.
Drew Hendry accordingly presented the Bill.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 24 November, and to be printed (Bill 332).
4Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Lords Amendment 2B
Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 2B.—(Kevin Hollinrake.)
The House divided.
Division No. 261
Ayes: 283 (Tellers: Robert Largan, Amanda Solloway)
Noes: 205 (Tellers: Navendu Mishra, Colleen Fletcher)
Question agreed to.
Lords Amendment 2B accordingly disagreed to.
As it was more than one hour after the commencement of proceedings, the Deputy Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on the Lords Message to a conclusion (Programme Order, 22 May).
The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83F).
(1) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 4B (Question on a Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown on or relevant to other items in the Lords Message).—(Kevin Hollinrake.)
The House divided.
Division No. 262
Ayes: 277 (Tellers: Robert Largan, Amanda Solloway)
Noes: 209 (Tellers: Navendu Mishra, Mary Glindon)
Question agreed to.
Lords Amendment 4B accordingly disagreed to.
(2) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendments 5B, 5C and 5D (Question on a Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown on or relevant to other items in the Lords Message).—(Kevin Hollinrake.)
The House divided.
Division No. 263
Ayes: 280 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Robert Largan)
Noes: 214 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Navendu Mishra)
Question agreed to.
Lords Amendments 5B, 5C and 5D accordingly disagreed to.
Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83H(2)), That a Committee be appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendments 2B, 4B, 5B, 5C and 5D;
That Alan Brown, Kevin Hollinrake, Justin Madders, Navendu Mishra, Alexander Stafford, Jane Stevenson and Mike Wood be members of the Committee;
That Kevin Hollinrake be the Chair of the Committee;
That three be the quorum of the Committee;
That the Committee do withdraw immediately.—(Ruth Edwards.)
Question agreed to.
5Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Lords Amendment 15D
Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 15D.—(Michael Tomlinson.)
The House divided.
Division No. 264
Ayes: 277 (Tellers: Robert Largan, Amanda Solloway)
Noes: 208 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Colleen Fletcher)
Question agreed to.
Lords Amendment 15D accordingly disagreed to.
As it was more than one hour after the commencement of proceedings, the Deputy Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on the Lords Message to a conclusion (Programme Order, 24 May).
The following Question was put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83G).
That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 42D (Question on a Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown on or relevant to other items in the Lords Message).—(Michael Tomlinson.)
The House divided.
Division No. 265
Ayes: 275 (Tellers: Robert Largan, Amanda Solloway)
Noes: 209 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Navendu Mishra)
Question agreed to.
Lords Amendment 42D accordingly disagreed to.
Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83H(2)), That a Committee be appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendments 15D and 42D;
That Justin Madders, Taiwo Owatemi, Alyn Smith, Alexander Stafford, Jane Stevenson, Michael Tomlinson and Mike Wood be members of the Committee;
That Michael Tomlinson be the Chair of the Committee;
That three be the quorum of the Committee;
That the Committee do withdraw immediately.—(Jacob Young.)
Question agreed to.
6Business of the House (Today)
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), business in the name of the Leader of the Opposition may be entered upon at any hour and may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours; proceedings shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.—(Jacob Young.)
7Opposition Day: Leader of the Opposition (18th allotted day, first part (Standing Order No. 14))
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals)
Motion made and Question proposed, That—
(1) On Wednesday 12 July 2023:
(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply;
(b) any proceedings governed by this order may be proceeded with until any hour, though opposed, and shall not be interrupted;
(c) the Speaker may not propose the question on the previous question, and may not put any question under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) or Standing Order No. 163 (Motion to sit in private);
(d) at 3.00 pm, the Speaker shall interrupt any business prior to the business governed by this order and, notwithstanding the practice of this House as regards to proceeding on a Bill without notice, call the Leader of the Opposition or another Member on his behalf to present the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) (No. 2) Bill of which notice of presentation has been given and immediately thereafter (notwithstanding any rule of practice of the House as regards a matter already decided this Session) call a Member to move the motion that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) (No. 2) Bill be now read a second time as if it were an order of the House;
(e) in respect of that Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time; and
(f) any proceedings interrupted or superseded by this order may be resumed or (as the case may be) entered upon and proceeded with after the moment of interruption.
(2) The provisions of paragraphs (3) to (19) of this order shall apply to and in connection with the proceedings on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) (No. 2) Bill in the present Session of Parliament.
Timetable for the Bill on Wednesday 12 July 2023
(3) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be taken at the sitting on Wednesday 12 July 2023 in accordance with this Order;
(b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 5.00 pm;
(c) Proceedings on any money resolution which may be moved by a Minister of the Crown in relation to the Bill shall be taken without debate immediately after Second Reading;
(d) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 7.00 pm.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put on Wednesday 12 July 2023
(4) When the Bill has been read a second time:
(a) it shall, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put;
(b) the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
(5) (a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chairman shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
(6) For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (3), the Chairman or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply—
(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment, new clause or new schedule selected by the Chairman or Speaker for separate decision;
(d) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a designated Member;
(e) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded; and shall not put any other Questions, other than the Question on any motion described in paragraph (15) of this Order.
(7) On a Motion made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chairman or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
Consideration of Lords Amendments and Messages on a subsequent day
(8) If any message on the Bill (other than a message that the House of Lords agrees with the Bill without amendment or agrees with any message from this House) is expected from the House of Lords on any future sitting day, the House shall not adjourn until that message has been received and any proceedings under paragraph (9) have been concluded.
(9) On any day on which such a message is received, if a designated Member indicates to the Speaker an intention to proceed to consider that message—
(a) notwithstanding Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order), any Lords Amendments to the Bill or any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly;
(b) proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under subparagraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed;
(c) the Speaker may not propose the question on the previous question, and may not put any question under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) or Standing Order No. 163 (Motion to sit in private) in the course of those proceedings.
(10) Paragraphs (2) to (7) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments to a conclusion as if:
(a) any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member;
(b) after paragraph (4)(a) there is inserted— “(aa) the question on any amendment or motion selected by the Speaker for separate decision;”.
(11) Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings on consideration of a Lords Message to a conclusion as if any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member.
Reasons Committee
(12) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order as if any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member.
Miscellaneous
(13) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings on the Bill to which this Order applies.
(14) (a) No Motion shall be made, except by a designated Member, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order;
(b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion;
(c) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly;
(d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed;
(e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion.
(15) (a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings on the Bill to which this Order applies except by a designated Member;
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(16) Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(17) No private business may be considered at any sitting to which the provisions of this order apply.
(18) (a) The start of any debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held on a day on which proceedings to which this Order applies are to take place shall be postponed until the conclusion of any proceedings to which this Order applies;
(b) Standing Order 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply in respect of any such debate.
(19) In this Order, “a designated Member” means—
(a) the Leader of the Opposition; and
(b) any other Member acting on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition.—(Jim McMahon.)
Amendment proposed, in line 1, leave out from “That” to the end of the Question and add:
“this House notes the Government’s statement on 25 May 2023 regarding the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill; and welcomes the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries’ commitment that the Government will be taking forward measures from the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill individually during the remainder of this Parliament, including on the keeping and licensing of primates, livestock worrying, export of livestock, pet theft and the importation of dogs, cats and ferrets.”.—(Trudy Harrison.)
Question proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question (Standing Order No. 31(2)).
The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Sir Alan Campbell claimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36).
Question put, That the Question be now put.
Question agreed to and Main Question accordingly put.
The House divided.
Division No. 266
Ayes: 183 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Navendu Mishra)
Noes: 256 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Robert Largan)
Question accordingly negatived.
Question put forthwith, That the proposed words be there added (Standing Order No. 31(2)).
The House divided.
Division No. 267
Ayes: 262 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Robert Largan)
Noes: 0 (Tellers: Gary Sambrook, Tom Randall)
Question accordingly agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker declared the Main Question, as amended, agreed to (Standing Order No. 31(2)).
Resolved, That this House notes the Government’s statement on 25 May 2023 regarding the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill; and welcomes the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries’ commitment that the Government will be taking forward measures from the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill individually during the remainder of this Parliament, including on the keeping and licensing of primates, livestock worrying, export of livestock, pet theft and the importation of dogs, cats and ferrets.
Subject: Regulation of private pension schemes (Mr Kevan Jones)
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
At 7.00 pm, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 9(3)).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
Adjourned at 7.11 pm until tomorrow.
Other Proceedings
Lords Messages
9Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The Lords do not insist on their Amendments to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to which the Commons have disagreed and propose Amendments in lieu to which they desire the agreement of the Commons.
Printing of Lords Amendments
10Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, to be considered today, and to be printed pursuant to Standing Orders No. 78 and No. 57A (Bill 330).
Reasons Committee: Reports
11Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Reasons Committee
Kevin Hollinrake reported that the Committee had agreed the following Reasons:
Lords Amendment 2B
Because the Bill already contains adequate provision for consultation and parliamentary control of regulations made under it.
Lords Amendment 4B
Because in order for the legislation to be effective, it is necessary for there to be consequences for an employee who fails to comply with a work notice.
Lords Amendments 5B, 5C and 5D
Because Amendment 5B would remove the requirement for a union to take reasonable steps to ensure that members comply with a work notice in order for strike action to be protected, and this would reduce the impact of the legislation, and Amendments 5C and 5D are consequential on Amendment 5B.
12Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: Reasons Committee
Michael Tomlinson reported that the Committee had agreed the following Reasons:
Lords Amendment 15D
Because the Commons do not consider the Lords Amendment necessary in order to maintain environmental protection.
Lords Amendment 42D
Because the Commons consider the scrutiny procedure imposed by the Lords Amendment to be inappropriate.
General Committees: Reports
13First Delegated Legislation Committee
Carolyn Harris (Chair) reported the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2023.
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.
The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).
14First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023)
Chair: Dr Rupa Huq
Members: Debbie Abrahams, Peter Aldous, Hilary Benn, Sir Jake Berry, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Richard Burgon, Colleen Fletcher, Richard Graham, Sir John Hayes, Paul Holmes, Jane Hunt, Brandon Lewis, Kate Osamor, Matthew Pennycook, Lee Rowley, Dean Russell and Jacob Young
15Second Delegated Legislation Committee (The Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 602))
Chair: Yvonne Fovargue
Members: Sir Robert Buckland, David Duguid, Chris Elmore, Ben Everitt, Michael Fabricant, Richard Fuller, Chris Heaton-Harris, Kate Hollern, Tom Hunt, Peter Kyle, Robert Largan, Marco Longhi, Paul Maynard, Jim Shannon, Cat Smith, Nick Smith and Sammy Wilson
16Third Delegated Legislation Committee (The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 616))
Chair: Stewart Hosie
Members: Caroline Ansell, Mhairi Black, Jack Brereton, Stephen Doughty, Rebecca Harris, Adam Holloway, Andrew Lewer, Cherilyn Mackrory, Mr Khalid Mahmood, Lia Nici, Mary Robinson, Mr Barry Sheerman, Mark Tami, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Jon Trickett, Valerie Vaz and Giles Watling
17Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Brazil) Order 2023 and draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (San Marino) Order 2023)
Chair: Sir Robert Syms
Members: Victoria Atkins, Paul Blomfield, Rob Butler, Liam Byrne, Martin Docherty-Hughes, Sir Michael Ellis, Vicky Ford, Margaret Greenwood, Paul Howell, Jill Mortimer, James Murray, Greg Smith, Andrew Stephenson, Kelly Tolhurst, Liz Twist, Mick Whitley and Craig Whittaker
18Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Healthcare (International Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2023)
Chair: Mrs Sheryll Murray
Members: Gareth Bacon, Mr Richard Bacon, Mr John Baron, Sir Simon Clarke, Tracey Crouch, Jon Cruddas, Wayne David, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Nick Fletcher, Damian Green, Emma Hardy, Kim Johnson, Fay Jones, Carol Monaghan, Will Quince, Karin Smyth and Christian Wakeford
19Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft International Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023)
Chair: Sir Edward Leigh
Members: Bim Afolami, Kevin Brennan, Miriam Cates, Sir Geoffrey Cox, Chris Elmore, Patrick Grady, Fabian Hamilton, Rebecca Harris, Ian Lavery, Cherilyn Mackrory, Nigel Mills, James Morris, Wendy Morton, Kate Osborne, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Sir Jeremy Wright
Select Committees: Reports
(1) Armed Forces readiness: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1317);
(2) Defence equipment and support: Oral evidence taken before the Sub-Committee, to be published (HC 1099)
(Tobias Ellwood).
(1) Twentieth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 119-xviii);
(2) Ministerial correspondence: Written evidence, to be published (HC 119);
(3) Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the list of EU law applicable in Northern Ireland: Written evidence, to be published
(Sir William Cash).
22Health and Social Care Committee
(1) Digital transformation in the NHS: Eighth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 223);
(2) Future cancer: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1250);
(3) Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to future of the NHS England Children’s Hospice Grant: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State relating to JCVI advice on flu vaccination: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State relating to the Patient Safety Commissioner: Written evidence, to be published
(Steve Brine).
(1) Human Trafficking: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1142);
(2) Correspondence from the Minister for Immigration relating to the electronic monitoring of asylum claimants: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1359);
(4) Prevent review: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1223)
(Dame Diana Johnson).
24Human Rights (Joint Committee on)
Ms Harriet Harman reported:
(1) That she had been chosen as the Chair of the Committee in place of Ms Joanna Cherry;
(2) Legislative scrutiny: Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1342);
(3) Legislative scrutiny: Illegal Migration Bill: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1241);
(4) Correspondence from the Minister of State for Health and Social Care relating to the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards: Written evidence, to be published.
25Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
(1) The funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1165);
(2) Correspondence with the Minister for Immigration, relating to modern slavery in Northern Ireland: Written evidence, to be published
(Sir Robert Goodwill).
Correcting the record: Fourth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 521) (Karen Bradley).
27Public Accounts (Committee of)
Supported housing: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1330) (Dame Meg Hillier).
28Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
(1) Emerging diseases and learnings from covid-19: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1303);
(2) Correspondence from Deputy Prime Minister relating to the UK Biological Security Strategy: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) The governance of artificial intelligence: Written evidence, to be published (HC 945);
(4) Insect decline UK food security: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1239)
(Greg Clark).
29Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee on)
Forty-first Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 4 - xli) (Jessica Morden).
Rail services and infrastructure: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1041) (Iain Stewart).
(1) Authorised push payment fraud reimbursement scheme: Written evidence, taken before the Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations, to be published (HC 939);
(2) Correspondence from the Office for National Statistics relating to insurance inflation measurement: Written evidence, taken before the Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Prudential Regulation Authority relating to Prudential Regulation Authority consultation deadlines: Written evidence, taken before the Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations, to be published
(Harriett Baldwin).
(1) Responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Wales: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 219);
(2) Broadcasting in Wales: Written evidence, to be published (HC 620)
(Stephen Crabb).
(1) Health assessments for benefits: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report: Sixth Special Report, to be printed (HC 1558);
(2) Defined benefit pension schemes: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1218);
(3) Correspondence from the Office for National Statistics relating to population and migration statistics: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence with the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work relating to Nottingham City Safeguarding Adults Board Report “Billy”: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence with The Pensions Regulator, relating to pension scams update: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Plan for Jobs and employment support: Written evidence, to be published (HC 600)
(Sir Stephen Timms).
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Westminster Hall
The sitting began at 9.30 am.
Business appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6))
1Support and services provided by Veterans UK
Resolved, That this House has considered the support and services provided by Veterans UK.—(Gill Furniss.)
The sitting was suspended between 10.29 am and 11.00 am.
2Avaliability of and support for housing in Rhondda constituency
Resolved, That this House has considered the availability of and support for housing in Rhondda constituency.—(Sir Chris Bryant.)
The sitting was suspended between 11.27 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)).
3Tackling loneliness and connecting communities
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered tackling the matter of loneliness and connecting communities.—(Tracey Crouch.)
The sitting was suspended between 2.59 pm and 3.24 pm for divisions in the House (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Resolved, That this House has considered the matter of tackling loneliness and connecting communities.
4Planning and investment for housing and infrastructure in Essex
Resolved, That this House has considered planning and investment for housing and infrastructure in Essex.—(Priti Patel.)
5Health impacts of ultra-processed food
Resolved, That this House has considered the health impacts of ultra-processed food.—(Suzanne Webb.)
Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).
Adjourned at 5.51 pm until tomorrow.
Eleanor Laing
Chairman of Ways and Means
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Council of Europe Convention, done at Saint Denis on 3 July 2016, on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events (CP 864) (by Command), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Act) (Secretary James Cleverly)
Other papers
2Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Departmental Minute, dated 21 June 2023, concerning notification of a contingent liability in respect of new loan guarantees to support Ukraine (by Command) (Leo Docherty)
3Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Government response to the Third Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee on exempt accommodation (by Command) (CP 875) (Secretary Michael Gove)
Report by the Comptroller General on Department for Work & Pensions: Transforming health assessments for disability benefits for 2022–23 (by Act), to be printed (HC 1512) (Clerk of the House)
Report and Accounts of the National Lottery Distribution Fund Investment Account for 2022–23, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act), to be printed (HC 1572) (Clerk of the House)
Report under section 56(7) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 on the renewal of a call-out order in respect of providing support and assistance to partner nations in Europe (by Act) (James Heappey)