Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 19 October 2026

Monday 19 October 2026

Baroness Helic to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia, in terms of defence, security and robotics. To be answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that new homes built under the new towns programme and their associated infrastructure are accessible for disabled people and people with changing conditions throughout their lives. To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Lord Moynihan of Chelsea to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the United Kingdom’s ability to align with the European Union’s acquis on renewable energy. To be answered by Baroness Curran (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Lord Moraes to ask His Majesty’s Government what calculation they have made of the net annual economic contribution to the UK of settled migrants, in particular those with indefinite leave to remain. Minister to be confirmed.


Tuesday 20 October 2026

Lord Wills to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made with the Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues in fulfilling the remit of that role; and what plans they have to deliver on every part of that remit by the end of 2026. Minister to be confirmed.

Lord Blunkett to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the financial sector about the decline in acceptance of cash payments and the pending reduction in availability of card payments in favour of payment by smart devices. To be answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (His Majesty's Treasury)

Baroness Pidgeon to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on their commitment to end corridor care. Minister to be confirmed.


Wednesday 21 October 2026

Lord Campbell-Savours to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they plan to hold with the Government of the United States of America regarding reducing international tension. Minister to be confirmed.

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty’s Government whether the new technical education pathways from age 14 announced by the Prime Minister on 28 July will involve an expansion of university technical colleges. Minister to be confirmed.

Lord Evans of Rainow to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of increasing public borrowing to increase defence spending. Minister to be confirmed.


Week beginning Monday 19 October 2026