| Week beginning Monday 12 January 2026 |
Monday 12 January 2026
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering to ask His Majesty’s Government when they plan to introduce legislation giving effect to the recommendations of the Independent Water Commission chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe. To be answered by Lord Katz (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Baroness Alexander of Cleveden to ask His Majesty’s Government what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made on protecting democratic institutions. To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)
The Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to support the heritage craft and building sector; and how they will develop its skills pipeline. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Baroness Hussein-Ece to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the level of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour experienced by women and girls in educational settings. To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Baroness Hoey to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take to ensure that labelling on meat states whether the animal was stunned before being killed. To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Baroness Curran to ask His Majesty’s Government how the success of the Youth Guarantee scheme will be measured; in particular, what specific employment and training outcomes will be targeted and how long-term labour market impacts will be evaluated. To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Work and Pensions)
Lord Cryer to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will reconsider their decision not to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the United Kingdom of the withdrawal by the United States from 66 international organisations, conventions and treaties. To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Lord Rees of Easton to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to respond to the call from C40 Cities to give city representatives a formal role in the COP climate negotiations. To be answered by Lord Whitehead (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of investment in early years education on children’s long-term outcomes, including attainment, employability, and wellbeing. To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)
Earl Russell to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the extent of largescale waste crime. To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Baroness Goldie to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with their counterparts in the United States about possible future support by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force for US boarding of sanctioned vessels. To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)
Thursday 15 January 2026
Lord Harris of Haringey to ask His Majesty's Government what initial lessons they have learned about cross-government and whole-of-society preparedness from Exercise Pegasus 2025. Minister to be confirmed
Lord Trefgarne to ask His Majesty’s Government how many nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines are currently in service with the Royal Navy. To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)
Lord Butler of Brockwell to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing protections for children from harmful in-game purchases, including loot boxes. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
| Week beginning Monday 12 January 2026 |
Estimated Rising Time:
Chamber:
The House is expected to rise by 9pm
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 7.45pm
Private Notice Question:
Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws to ask His Majesty's Government (1) what assessment they have made of the treatment of protesters in Iran, and (2) how they are engaging with the government of the United States on proposed responses to ensure that these are in accordance with international law. (Baroness Chapman of Darlington, FCDO)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘Ukraine and wider operational update’ –
Lord Coaker (MoD)