Lord Harries of Pentregarth to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking with international partners to bring about stable government in South Sudan.  To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Lord Fowler to ask His Majesty’s Government, in the light of World Aids Day 2025, when they estimate that the goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat will be reached.  To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Baroness Pidgeon to ask His Majesty’s Government what support they are providing to increase the number of walking, wheeling and cycling paths across the country.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (DfT)

The Lord Bishop of Hereford to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that agricultural policies improve the profitability and long-term viability of small farming enterprises.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Lord Moynihan to ask His Majesty’s Government, in making regulations under section 267 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, what plans they have to account for concerns raised by cultural and heritage organisations regarding the right of consumers to cancel subscription contracts.  To be answered by Lord Leong (Department for  Business and Trade)

Lord Cashman to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that adults with learning and communication difficulties are not left isolated or disconnected because of increasing reliance on online communications for access to public services, particularly within the NHS.  To be answered by Lord Leong (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty’s Government when they intend to re-open the British Embassy in Damascus.  To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty’s Government how they intend to improve social mobility for careers in the arts and creative industries.  To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the clearance rate of Gateway 3 new-build applications by the Building Safety Regulator.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Baroness Hayman to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the supply of blood and blood products this winter.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

Baroness Benjamin to ask His Majesty’s Government what measures have been put in place to prevent children using virtual private networks to avoid age verification to access harmful material online.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Lord Black of Brentwood to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to promote the welfare of domestic animals, including prohibiting the use of electric shock collars.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the European Commission’s decision of 24 June to extend the United Kingdom’s data adequacy status until 27 December; and what steps they are taking to ensure that the United Kingdom’s new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 maintains alignment with the EU data protection standards needed for a future adequacy agreement.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)