Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 19 October 2026

Monday 19 October 2026

Baroness Helic to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia, in terms of defence, security and robotics. To be answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that new homes built under the new towns programme and their associated infrastructure are accessible for disabled people and people with changing conditions throughout their lives. To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Lord Moynihan of Chelsea to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the United Kingdom’s ability to align with the European Union’s acquis on renewable energy. To be answered by Baroness Curran (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Lord Moraes to ask His Majesty’s Government what calculation they have made of the net annual economic contribution to the UK of settled migrants, in particular those with indefinite leave to remain. Lord Collins of Highbury (Home Office)


Tuesday 20 October 2026

Lord Wills to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made with the Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues in fulfilling the remit of that role; and what plans they have to deliver on every part of that remit by the end of 2026. Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Lord Blunkett to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the financial sector about the decline in acceptance of cash payments and the pending reduction in availability of card payments in favour of payment by smart devices. To be answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (His Majesty's Treasury)

Baroness Pidgeon to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on their commitment to end corridor care. Minister to be confirmed.


Wednesday 21 October 2026

Lord Campbell-Savours to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they plan to hold with the Government of the United States of America regarding reducing international tension.  To be answered by Baroness Antrobus (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty’s Government whether the new technical education pathways from age 14 announced by the Prime Minister on 28 July will involve an expansion of university technical colleges. Minister to be confirmed.

Lord Evans of Rainow to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of increasing public borrowing to increase defence spending. To be answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (His Majesty's Treasury)


Thursday 22 October 2026

Lord Nagaraju to ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration the Procedure and Privileges Committee has given to introducing greater procedural flexibility to ensure that the House is able to undertake effective scrutiny of significant and fast-moving policy areas, such as AI and emerging technology.  To be answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Senior Deputy Speaker)

Lord Spellar to ask His Majesty’s Government what their assessment is of the impact of WTO rules and EU regulations on their ability to prioritise British suppliers for public procurement.  To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Cabinet Office)

Baroness Pitkeathley to ask His Majesty’s Government how they intend to ensure that the Cross-Government Carers Action Plan achieves lasting change for unpaid carers and their families. To be answered by Baroness Hyde of Bemerton (Department of Health and Social Care)


Week beginning Monday 19 October 2026

Monday 12 October 2026

22:42:13

 

Estimated Rising Time:

 

Chamber:

The House is expected to rise at around 10pm

 

Grand Committee:

The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 8.45pm

 

Questions on an Oral Statement:

‘The Robert Hamill Inquiry Report Publication’ – Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (NIO)