Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 27 October 2025

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made in the agreement of a youth mobility scheme between the United Kingdom and the EU. To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)

Lord Oates to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will strengthen existing policy, resources and enforcement powers to ensure the prosecution of those in the United Kingdom who have enriched themselves through the corrupt use of public funds in low-and-middle-income countries.  To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Lord Sikka to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the social cost of leaving England’s water companies in private ownership.  To be answered by Lord Katz (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

 Lord Leigh of Hurley to ask His Majesty’s Government, following the reported threats to Professor Michael Ben-Gad, what further steps they are taking to ensure universities tackle antisemitism, and protect Jewish academics and students from abuse.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)


Thursday 30 October 2025

Lord Rook to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure any reformed national curriculum includes religious education in a form which promotes mutual understanding.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department of Education)

 Lord Londesborough to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the United Kingdom's productivity trends across both public and private sectors.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

 Lord Moylan to ask His Majesty's Government what information they intend to publish about the proposals they have received for a third runway at Heathrow Airport before announcing any major decisions.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Lord Austin of Dudley to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the situation in El Fasher in Sudan.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)


Week beginning Monday 27 October 2025

Wednesday 29 October 2025

22:07:50

 

Estimated Rising Time:

The House is expected to rise at the conclusion of the group beginning with amendment 208 on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

 

Private Notice Question:

Lord Empey to ask His Majesty's Government (1) what steps they are taking to assist the government and people of Jamaica to recover from Hurricane Melissa, (2) what UK assets and personnel are stationed in the region, and (3) whether they plan to offer financial support.  (Baroness Chapman of Darlington, FCDO)

 

Questions on an Oral Statement:

‘Strengthening Prisoner Release Checks’ -
Lord Timpson (MoJ)