Westminster system

Lords questions government on human trafficking, child poverty and more

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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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Lords questions government on human trafficking, child poverty and more

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  • Lords questions government on human trafficking, child poverty and more
    Members of the House of Lords seek information fromand raise concerns with governmentin daily oral questions at the start of business from Monday 13 to Thursday 16.
  • This week, members press the government on issues including a COVID-19 vaccine, Libya, human rights and performing arts.
  • Lord Bird (Crossbench) questions government action to ensure there is no increase in homelessness.
  • Lord McNicol of West Kilbride (Labour) questions the government on reducing the number of children living in poverty.

This week in the Commons: 6 July - 10 July

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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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Main Estimates Day debates took place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.

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  • Main Estimates Day debates took place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.
  • On Tuesday 7 July, there were debates on estimates relating to the following departments:
    On Thursday 9 July, the House heard debates on estimates relating to:
    The Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, so far as they relate to Official Development Assistance (on the application of Sarah Champion, Tom Tugendhat, Darren Jones and Yvette Cooper)
    Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21

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Friday, July 10, 2020
Westminster system, House of Lords, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Legislative consent motion, Government, Political philosophy

A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21.

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  • A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21.
  • The Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21 was introduced into the House of Commons on 18 March 2020.
  • This Bill is almost identical to the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill [HL] 2017-19, which was introduced into the House of Lords and had its Second Reading thereon 10 July 2019.
  • As a result, the National Assembly for Wales would need to pass a Legislative Consent Motion for the Bill.

Lords examines Business and Planning Bill

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Friday, July 10, 2020
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The Business and Planning Bill starts its committee stage, the first chance for line-by-line scrutiny, in the Lords on Monday 13 July.

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  • The Business and Planning Bill starts its committee stage, the first chance for line-by-line scrutiny, in the Lords on Monday 13 July.
  • This bill aims to promote economic recovery and growth in response to Covid-19 and help businesses adjust to new ways of working to manage the ongoing risks.
  • Speakers included the president of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), a governor of the London Business School and a former First Minister of Scotland.
  • Earl Howe (Conservative), Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, responded on behalf of the government.

Estimates Day debates 2020

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Estimates, Westminster system

Main Estimates Day debates will take place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Main Estimates Day debates will take place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.
  • On Tuesday 7 July, there will be debates on estimates relating to the following departments:
    On Thursday 9 July, the House will hear debates on estimates relating to:
    The Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, so far as they relate to Official Development Assistance (on the application of Sarah Champion, Tom Tugendhat, Darren Jones and Yvette Cooper)
    At approximately 5.00pm, the House will be asked to agree all outstanding estimates.
  • The House of Commons sets aside three Estimates Days each year on which to consider the estimates of public spending by government departments.
  • Two estimates days take place in the summer to consider the Main Estimates, with one taking place in the spring for the Supplementary Estimates.

Estimates Day debates 2020

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Estimates, Westminster system

Main Estimates Day debates will take place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Main Estimates Day debates will take place on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2020.
  • On Tuesday 7 July, there will be debates on estimates relating to the following departments:
    On Thursday 9 July, the House will hear debates on estimates relating to:
    The Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, so far as they relate to Official Development Assistance (on the application of Sarah Champion, Tom Tugendhat, Darren Jones and Yvette Cooper)
    At approximately 5.00pm, the House will be asked to agree all outstanding estimates.
  • The House of Commons sets aside three Estimates Days each year on which to consider the estimates of public spending by government departments.
  • Two estimates days take place in the summer to consider the Main Estimates, with one taking place in the spring for the Supplementary Estimates.

Academics questioned on procedural arrangements under coronavirus restrictions

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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The House of Commons Procedure Committee hears from leading academics from the Hansard Society, the UCL Constitution Unit and Institute for Government.

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  • The House of Commons Procedure Committee hears from leading academics from the Hansard Society, the UCL Constitution Unit and Institute for Government.
  • On Wednesday afternoon, the Committee also heard from Clerk of the House, John Benger and Strategic Director, Chamber Business Team, Matthew Hamlyn on the present procedural arrangements under coronavirus restrictions, including the new pass reader system for voting.
  • The session forms part of the Committees ongoing inquiry into House of Commons procedure and practice under coronavirus restrictions.
  • "My Committee will continue to monitor House procedure and practice under coronavirus conditions as those conditions develop, taking further evidence as appropriate and reporting to the House where necessary."

Speakers join parliamentarians and staff ‘to thank our NHS’

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Sunday, July 5, 2020
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: Day after day for the last four months, our NHS staff have been the heroes of the hour looking after our friends and family at very great risk to themselves.

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  • Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: Day after day for the last four months, our NHS staff have been the heroes of the hour looking after our friends and family at very great risk to themselves.
  • In these challenging times we have seen the best of our NHS and the brilliant staff who make it what it is.
  • The Houses of Parliamentlit up in NHS blue from 21:30 on Saturday, 4 July.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Speakers join parliamentarians and staff ‘to thank our NHS’

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Sunday, July 5, 2020
Westminster system, National Health Service, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, NHS Scotland, Speaker of the House of Commons, Government, Decades, Department of Health and Social Care, United Kingdom

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: Day after day for the last four months, our NHS staff have been the heroes of the hour looking after our friends and family at very great risk to themselves.

Key Points: 
  • Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: Day after day for the last four months, our NHS staff have been the heroes of the hour looking after our friends and family at very great risk to themselves.
  • In these challenging times we have seen the best of our NHS and the brilliant staff who make it what it is.
  • The Houses of Parliamentlit up in NHS blue from 21:30 on Saturday, 4 July.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21: Progress of the Bill

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Saturday, July 4, 2020
Statutory law, Reading, Abuse, Brexit, Westminster system

The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 has completed its Committee stage and is due to have its Report stage and Third Reading on Monday 6 July 2020.

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  • The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 has completed its Committee stage and is due to have its Report stage and Third Reading on Monday 6 July 2020.
  • The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 was introduced to the House on 3 March 2020.
  • The Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 12 sittings between 4 17 June 2020.
  • Overarching documents are available on Gov.uk, including two new documents added after Committee Stage:

    Full policy background to the Bill as introduced is set out in Library Briefing Paper 8787 Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-20.