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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.

Lords questions government on support for journalists, removal of statues and more on 15 June

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Monday, June 15, 2020
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Lords questions government on support for journalists, removal of statues and more on 15 June

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  • Lords questions government on support for journalists, removal of statues and more on 15 June
    The House of Lords starts business on Monday 15 June with oral questions on support for journalists and politicians in Northern Ireland, committee membership for the review of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, proposals for a furloughed space grant scheme during Covid-19 and preventing an increase in child poverty during the pandemic.
  • There will also be a Private Notice Question on the Black Lives Matter movement and the removal of statues
    You can watch the question session on Parliament TV from 2.30pm.
  • A transcript will also be available via Lords Hansard around three hours after proceedings, and a short summary of what was discussed will be available on this page.
  • The Lord Bishop of St Albans to ask the government about ongoing protests led by the Black Lives Matter movement and the consequent removal of statues and monuments.

Lords questions government on education and child safety online

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
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On Thursday 11 June, business begins in the House of Lords with daily oral questions on the exposure of young people to harmful content, Authorised Push Payment fraud, the NHSX Covid-19 contract tracing application, and the levels of projected unemployment for the next 12 months.

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  • On Thursday 11 June, business begins in the House of Lords with daily oral questions on the exposure of young people to harmful content, Authorised Push Payment fraud, the NHSX Covid-19 contract tracing application, and the levels of projected unemployment for the next 12 months.
  • You can watch the full session live on Parliament TV from 11am.
  • A transcript will also be available via Lords Hansard around three hours after proceedings, and a short summary of what was discussed will be available on this page.
  • Questions scheduled for Thursday 11 June from 11am:
    Lord Randall of Uxbridge to ask the government about levels of projected unemployment for the next 12 months.

Lords questions government on cancelled operations and more on 10 June

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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The House of Lords starts business on Wednesday 10 June with daily oral questions on foreign debt held by G20 countries, water sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa, cancelled medical operations due to Covid-19 and children in poverty over the summer holidays.

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  • The House of Lords starts business on Wednesday 10 June with daily oral questions on foreign debt held by G20 countries, water sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa, cancelled medical operations due to Covid-19 and children in poverty over the summer holidays.
  • You can watch the full session live on Parliament TV from 11am.
  • A transcript will also be available via Lords Hansard around three hours after proceedings, and a short summary of what was discussed will be available on this page.
  • Lord Balfe to ask the government whether they will publish the scientific advice upon which the travel quarantine measures are based.

Lords Oral Questions to government on 2 June

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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The House of Lords returns from recess on Tuesday 2 June, starting with daily oral questions on Universal Credit, Covid-19, TV Licences and the EU.

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  • The House of Lords returns from recess on Tuesday 2 June, starting with daily oral questions on Universal Credit, Covid-19, TV Licences and the EU.
  • Questions will be held in a virtual session.
  • You can watch the full session live on Parliament TV from 11am.
  • A transcript will also be available via Lords Hansard around three hours after proceedings, and a short summary of what was discussed will be available on this page.

Lords questions to government on 21 May

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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On Thursday 21 May, the House of Lords begins business with daily oral questions on hospital patient safety, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, changes in the global oil market and supporting the unemployed.

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  • On Thursday 21 May, the House of Lords begins business with daily oral questions on hospital patient safety, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, changes in the global oil market and supporting the unemployed.
  • Questions scheduled for Thursday 21 May from 11am:
    Baroness Browning to ask the government about its steps to update guidance for hospitals about ensuring the safety of patients who do not have Covid-19 who require life-saving emergency treatment.
  • Lord Teverson to ask the government when it intends to publish their proposals for the roll out of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
  • Baroness Sherlock to ask the government how it plans to support the increasing number of people claiming benefits for unemployed.

Lords questions government in oral questions on 6 May

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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The House of Lords returns to business on Wednesday 6 May, with daily oral questions being held in virtual proceedings.

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  • The House of Lords returns to business on Wednesday 6 May, with daily oral questions being held in virtual proceedings.
  • You can watch the full session live on Parliament TV from 11am.
  • A transcript will also be available via Lords Hansard around three hours after proceedings, and a short summary of what was discussed will be available on this page.
  • Lord Oates to ask the government what support they are providing to African countries in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lords quiz government in daily questions on 29 April

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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The House of Lords will question government on the Covid-19 pandemic in daily oral questions held in a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 29 April.

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  • The House of Lords will question government on the Covid-19 pandemic in daily oral questions held in a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 29 April.
  • Questions on Wednesday 29 April from 11am:
    Lord Foulkes of Cumnock will ask the government what plans it has to review the arrangements for the operation of passenger train services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Baroness Kennedy of Cradley will ask the government what action it is taking to address fake news about COVID-19 on social media.
  • Baroness Burt of Solihull will ask the government what practical measures it is taking to tackle domestic abuse as part of the strategy against Covid -19.

Lords oral questions on 23 April

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Members of theHouse of Lords will quiz government in oral questions in a virtual session on Thursday 23 April.

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  • Members of theHouse of Lords will quiz government in oral questions in a virtual session on Thursday 23 April.
  • A transcript of this session will be available via Lords Hansard from three hours later, and a short summary will be available on this page.
  • Oral questions on Thursday 23 April:
    The Earl of Clancarty will ask the government what steps it is taking to ensure that their support for the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic is sufficient.
  • Lord Young of Cookham will quiz thegovernment on what plans it has to repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824.

Lords questions government in oral questions on 22 April

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Business continues in the House of Lords on Wednesday 22 April, with daily oral questions being held in a virtual session.

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  • Business continues in the House of Lords on Wednesday 22 April, with daily oral questions being held in a virtual session.
  • Atranscript of this session will be available via Lords Hansard from three hours later, and a short summary will be available on this page.
  • Questions scheduled for Wednesday 22 April from 11am:
    Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale asks the government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 on their Overseas Development Assistance spending priorities in 202021 and beyond.
  • Lord Blunkett questions government on what assessment they have made of the impact of the restriction of movement on those defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19; and what plans they have to change those restrictions.