Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 23 March 2026

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Lord Jamieson to ask His Majesty’s Government how they define “court readiness” in the context of the answer by the Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Matthew Pennycook MP, on 14 January 2025 (HC Deb col 258) during debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing a code of practice under the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019.  To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Baroness Pidgeon to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure public transport is fully accessible.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Lord Leigh of Hurley to ask His Majesty’s Government, further to (1) data released by the Office for National Statistics on 20 March showing that public sector borrowing in February was £14.3 billion,  and (2) the increase in 10-year gilt yields, what plans they have to reduce Government spending. To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)


Wednesday 25 March 2026

Lord Dubs to ask His Majesty’s Government what action they intend to take in response to the Cranston Inquiry Report on small boat deaths, published on 5 February.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Baroness Anelay of St Johnsto ask His Majesty’s Government what their priorities are for strengthening the work of the Media Freedom Coalition during their term as co-chair.  To be answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Baroness Nye to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to promote equality as part of their Break Down Barriers to Opportunity mission.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)

Lord John of Southwark to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure the continuity of fuel supplies in the light of the war in Iran.  To be answered by Lord Whitehead (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)


Thursday 26 March 2026

Lord Holmes of Richmond to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to bring forward any legislation required to establish their proposed AI growth lab.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Baroness Deech to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to coordinate with international partners to address the proliferation of antisemitism in international human rights bodies, as reported by organisations such as UN Watch and NGO Monitor.  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 adequacy of Lloyds Bank’s investigation of fraud at HBOS; and when they expect Dame Linda Dobbs’s review of the fraud to be completed and published.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Lord Polak to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the antisemitic arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green, and what steps they are taking to protect Jewish communities from similar attacks in the future.  To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)


Week beginning Monday 23 March 2026

Tuesday 24 March 2026

19:50:26

 

Estimated Rising Time:

The House may sit late

 

Questions on an Oral Statement:

‘Youth Employment’ - Baroness Sherlock (DWP)