Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie to ask His Majesty’s Government, in the light of the reported repair requirements of the Royal Opera House, what support they intend to provide to nationally significant cultural institutions facing substantial capital maintenance costs. Minister to be confirmed

Lord John of Southwark to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in their national conversation on defence spending and resilience; and what are the outcomes of that conversation to date. To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)

Baroness Spielman to ask His Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of trends in the level of people claiming Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit. To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department for Work & Pensions)

Lord Addington to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that pupils in state schools have access to sporting and performing arts opportunities through partnerships with voluntary and community organisations. To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Hunt of Wirral to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of current business hiring intentions and their impact on the wider economy. To be answered by Lord Leong (Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade)

The Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of proposals for the permanent return of the Parthenon sculptures held by the British Museum to Greece. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport)

Baroness Paul of Shepherd’s Bush to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress has been made towards appointing a national lead for brain cancer, and what measures are in place to ensure that the role supports improvements in research funding, clinical care, treatment pathways and patient outcomes across the United Kingdom. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

Baroness Wilcox of Newport to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of constitutional and policy divergence in Wales on the integrity of the United Kingdom. To be answered by Lord Katz (Wales Office)

Baroness Lister of Burtersett to ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to lifting the freeze in local housing allowance; and what assessment they have made of the effect of lifting that freeze on homelessness and the demand for temporary accommodation. To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department for Work & Pensions)

Lord Mann to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the relevance of the Second Chamber to contemporary Britain and Northern Ireland. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Cabinet Office)