Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 8 June 2026

Tuesday 9 June 2026

Baroness Thornton to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in supporting and funding the work of the British Council.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Lord Storey to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of electric bikes and scooters on roads.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Lord Forbes of Newcastle to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on further education colleges of their inability to recover VAT on expenditure; and what plans they have, if any, to address this disparity to create equality with other publicly funded education providers.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Lord Pack to ask His Majesty’s Government what further steps they are taking to retrieve information in relation to the matters covered by the Humble Address dated 4 February relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington; and what assessment they have made of the extent to which relevant records, communications, and other material remain available.  To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)


Wednesday 10 June 2026

The Lord Bishop of Sheffield to ask His Majesty’s Government what is the timeline for the publication of the evaluation report of the 56-day move-on period pilot for those granted refugee status.  To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)

Lord Farmer to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in ensuring that Best Start Family Hubs support families with children aged 5 to –19 years old and up to 25 years old for those with special educational needs and disabilities.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering to ask His Majesty’s Government what their top priorities are for farming and food production in this parliamentary session.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affaris)

Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale to ask His Majesty’s Government what support they intend to make available to those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao in the Philippines.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office)


Thursday 11 June 2026

Baroness Grender to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of progress by local planning authorities in implementing the National Planning Policy Framework changes regarding the mandatory use of sustainable drainage systems in new developments.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Lord Cryer to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards drafting a bill creating the legal framework for the proscription of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Home Office)

Lord Dubs to ask His Majesty’s Government what action they intend to take to tackle antisemitism in the UK.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Baroness Berger to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Social Market Foundation report No news is bad news: The hidden threat of unchecked local misinformation, published on 8 June.  To be answered by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Minister to be confirmed)


Week beginning Monday 8 June 2026

Tuesday 9 June 2026

20:23:11

 

Estimated Rising Time:

The House is expected to rise by 10pm

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Cuba, following the US naval and financial blockade of the island.’  Lord Collins of Highbury (FCDO)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the Government’s new policy announcements regarding children’s online safety, social media and smartphones.’  Baroness Lloyd of Effra (DSIT)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on systemic failures across the water sector.’  Baroness Hayman of Ullock (DEFRA)