Estimated Rising Time:
Chamber:
The House is expected to rise at around 10pm
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 6pm
Private Notice Question:
Lord Hunt of Wirral to ask His Majesty’s Government, following a letter signed by more than 800 hospitality industry leaders calling for VAT on hospitality to be reduced from 20 per cent to 10 per cent, what assessment they have made of the impact of rising costs on (1) hospitality businesses, (2) investment, (3) employment and (4) opportunities for young people. (Lord Pitt-Watson, HMT)
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the failure of the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system and the resulting disruption to flights and passengers.’ Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (DfT)
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