Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 20 May 2024

Monday 20 May 2024

Baroness Gohir to ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to reduce hate crimes against Muslim women and to what extent their plans involve engaging with diverse Muslim women’s groups across the country.  To be answered by Baroness Swinburne (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent to ask His Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of land war readiness of regular and reserve troops across the armed forces.  To be answered by The Earl of Minto (Ministry of Defence)

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to improve awareness of, and services for people with, inflammatory bowel disease.  To be answered by Lord Markham (Department of Health and Social Care)

Lord Kennedy of Southwark to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to make it easier for leaseholders to change the management company that delivers services to them, other than by increasing transparency.  To be answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)


Tuesday 21 May 2024

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have a plan for Thames Water and other water companies if they fail.  To be answered by Lord Douglas-Miller (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Pitkeathley to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review their policy of fining carers who inadvertently break the earnings limit rule when claiming Carers Allowance.  To be answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Department for Work and Pensions)

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of increases in internal drainage board levies on local authorities.  To be answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communites)

Lord Young of Cookham to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the financial sustainability of universities in England.  To be answered by Baroness Barran (Department for Education)

 

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs:

Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what assessment he has made of Israel’s compliance with the summary order regarding Gaza issued by the International Court of Justice on 26 January, and what assessment he has made of the implications for the United Kingdom’s obligations, particularly with regard to arms exports.

Lord West of Spithead to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of UK sanctions on Russia, and in particular on the number of tankers and other ships trading in Russian oil despite those sanctions.

The Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what are his priorities for working with the government of South Africa after their forthcoming general election. 

Lord Browne of Ladyton to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what diplomatic steps he is taking to address conflict-induced food insecurity, and to hold accountable those violating international humanitarian law through the deliberate use of hunger as a weapon of war.


Wednesday 22 May 2024

Lord Mann to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to require company directors to provide identification of who they are and where they live.  To be answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Department for Business and Trade)

Baroness Twycross to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the attainment of children in schools, and what measures they are taking to address any adverse impacts.  To be answered by Baroness Barran (Department for Education)

Baroness Primarolo to ask His Majesty’s Government when the compensation scheme recommended by the Infected Blood Inquiry will be established.  To be answered by Earl Howe (Cabinet Office)


Thursday 23 May 2024

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the finding of the Sutton Trust’s School Funding and Pupil Premium 2024 survey published on 19 April, particularly with regard to special educational needs.  To be answered by Baroness Barran (Department for Education)

*Lord Hogan-Howe to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to require pedal cyclists to have insurance. To be answered by Lord Davis of Gower (Department for Transport)

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the national immunisation programme, and the steps that will be taken to accelerate the delivery of new vaccines on the programme.  To be answered by Lord Evans of Rainow (Department of Health and Social Care)


Week beginning Monday 20 May 2024