Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 22 June 2026

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Baroness Tyler of Enfield to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of legal protections for ancient trees; and whether further measures, including stronger penalties, are needed to prevent their unlawful destruction.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Lord Pitkeathley to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they are having with international partners regarding global governance frameworks for artificial intelligence. To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation & Technology)

Lord Hamilton of Epsom to ask His Majesty’s Government assessment they have made of the adequacy of staffing levels at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Lord Pack to ask His Majesty’s Government, in light of the Attorney General’s instructions to his Office to stop using social media platform X, what plans they have to review the use of that platform by other government departments.  To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)


Wednesday 24 June 2026

Lord Randall of Uxbridge to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to bring forward legislation to introduce a close season for hares. To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs)

Lord Bruce of Bennachie to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the total amount transferred to the Scottish Government in the last financial year following the devolution of social security benefits.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of provision for treating patients with resistant hypertension including financial investment in renal denervation treatments. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health & Social Care)

Baroness Gohir to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the factors that contributed to the attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh on 19 June; and what steps they are taking to prevent the normalisation of anti-Muslim hatred, violence and discrimination.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)


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)


Week beginning Monday 22 June 2026

Tuesday 23 June 2026

00:47:48

 

Estimated Rising Time:

 

Chamber:

The House is expected to rise at around 10pm

 

Grand Committee:

The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 8.45pm

 

Private Notice Question:

Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town to ask His Majesty's Government, following the sentencing of Peter Wai and Bill Yuen for assisting a foreign intelligence service, what plans they have to (1) protect Hong Kongers in the United Kingdom from transnational repression; and (2) to review the status, privileges and immunities of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.  Lord Hanson of Flint (HO)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on progress made since the publication of Dame Louise Casey’s review into group-based child sexual exploitation, and the impact of recent developments on confidence in the Government’s statutory inquiry.’  Lord Hanson of Flint (HO)