Earl Russell to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published on 20 January.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Lord Skidelsky to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the letter to the Secretary of State for Education, signed by more than 350 academics and campaigners, calling for a freespeech complaints scheme run by the Office for Students.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Cashman to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, published in July 2023, with particular regard to the Financial Recognition Scheme.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)

Lord McNicol of West Kilbride to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to communicate the purpose and value of the newly-introduced V-Levels to students, parents, and employers, to ensure widespread understanding and uptake of these qualifications.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Watson of Invergowrie to ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to use the Post-16 education and skills white paper, published on 20 October 2025, to promote and deliver a culture of lifelong learning.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Holmes of Richmond to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the UK is able to optimise the opportunities arising from quantum technology.  To be answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Lord Storey to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the provision of education in prisons.  To be answered by Lord Timpson (Ministry of Justice)

Lord Pitkeathley of Camden Town to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to expedite the AI Security Institute’s research into threats to economic stability arising from changes in the labour market.  To be answered by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Minister to be confirmed)

Lord Krebs to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of which safety measures for cyclists are the most (1) effective, and (2) cost-effective, for reducing (a) accidents, and (b) injuries.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Baroness Goldie to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which British military equipment contains components made in China or is reliant on rare earth minerals from China.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)

Baroness Hoey to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the new tax on small parcels entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain as a result of the EU’s change to the duty relief exemption.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Lord Strasburger to ask His Majesty’s Government with which organisations they are they consulting regarding the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations.  To be answered by the Office for Equality and Opportunity (Minister to be confirmed)

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering to ask His Majesty’s Government what consultation they have carried out with the fire and rescue services in England regarding clean energy projects such as battery storage plants; and what assessment they have made of the combustibility and flammability of such projects.  To be answered by Lord Whitehead (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)