Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 9 March 2026

Monday 9 March 2026

Lord Bailey of Paddington to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether periodic tenancies draw more tenants into Stamp Duty Land Tax lease returns than fixed-term tenancies; and what legislative or other steps they intend to take as a result.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Baroness Humphreysto ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the activities of the Crown Estate on (1) the Welsh economy, and (2) household budgets in Wales.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Lord Young of Cookham to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress has been made by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch to ask His Majesty’s Government what criteria are used by the British Business Bank when investing in UK businesses.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Business and Trade)


Tuesday 10 March 2026

Baroness Gale to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made regarding the implementation of section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 (information about diversity in range of candidates).  To be answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Office for Equality and Opportunity)

Baroness Bull to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to (1) raise awareness of dyscalculia among educators, including Special Educational Needs Coordinators, and (2) ensure dyscalculic pupils have specialist support.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)

Lord Hunt of Wirral to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to incentivise foreign direct investment into the United Kingdom.  To be answered by Lord Stockwood (Department for Business and Trade)


Wednesday 11 March 2026

Viscount Stansgate to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support the UK space economy.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Lord Colgrain to ask His Majesty’s Government what is their definition of a small farm in the context of the reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Deparment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Gill to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with the European Union in relation to (1) alignment with the EU Digital Services Act, and (2) greater co-operation on digital services regulation.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)


Thursday 12 March 2026

Lord Wood of Anfield to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to end the use of illegal accommodation for children in care and secure sufficient regulated care.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)

Lord McCabe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether NHS services for heart valve disease support healthy ageing and ensure older adults receive equitable access to timely treatment.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Lord Bishop of Norwich to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of peatland restoration for flood resilience and nature recovery.  To be answered by Lord Katz (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)


Week beginning Monday 9 March 2026