Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 22 June 2026

Thursday 25 June 2026

Baroness Hyde of Bemerton to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve awareness and reduce the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health & Social Care)

Lord Touhig to ask His Majesty’s Government what new initiatives they have introduced in the past year to reduce the level of unemployment of people with autism.  To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department for Work and Pensions)

Baroness Sheehan to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of available regulatory powers to take action against operators or waste carriers that divert waste from the legitimate waste management chain.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Deech to ask His Majesty’s Government at what age they consider it appropriate for an individual to be able to consent to the administration of puberty blockers on a trial basis.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)


Week beginning Monday 22 June 2026