Baroness Hunter of Auchenreoch to ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they intend to give to the interests of rural communities in any forthcoming legislation on cruelty to animals arising from its Animal Welfare Strategy.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to implement the recommendations of the Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Home Office)

Lord Sahota to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will provide an update on the Post Office Capture and Horizon scandals.  To be answered by Lord Stockwood (Department for Business and Trade)

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role of changing weather patterns in the occurrence of recent floods and flood warnings; and what steps they are taking to mitigate the impact of, and adapt to, heavy rainfall, including improved water storage and management.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)