Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 27 April 2026

Monday 27 April 2026

Lord Strasburger to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in reviewing the Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft code of practice for services, public functions and associations; and when they expect to be able to lay the code of practice before Parliament.  To be answered by the Office for Equality and Opportunity (Minister to be confirmed)

Lord Ranger of Northwood to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of how online challenger banks assess and process new applications for accounts.  To be answered by Lord Livermore (His Majesty's Treasury)

Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the adequacy of training and quality-assurance processes for student visa caseworkers, and (2) decision-making in the student visa route.  To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)

The Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will retain universal free entry to the UK’s national museums and galleries.  To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)


Tuesday 28 April 2026

Lord John of Southwark to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to provide further support to those institutions which provide classical ballet training at degree level.  Minister to be confirmed

Baroness Paul of Shepherd’s Bush to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.  To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)

Lord Pack to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the backlog in implementing safety recommendations made as a result of investigations by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)


Wednesday 29 April 2026

Lord Black of Brentwood to ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering on their policy to ensure universal coverage of Fracture Liaison Services in England by 2030, including on implementation plans, timelines and milestones for rollout.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

Lord Farmer to ask His Majesty's Government whether the persecution of Christians in Syria was raised with President al-Sharaa on his recent official visit, following the March 28 attack on Al-Suqaylabiyah, and if not, whether it will be raised in future communication with the government of Syria.  Minister to be confirmed

Lord Hain to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have reform university student finance.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)


Thursday 30 April 2026

Lord Mountevans to ask His Majesty' Government what assessment they have made of the merits of establishing a government department dedicated solely to the maritime sector.  To be answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Department for Transport)

Lord Campbell-Savours to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of the United States of America regarding the coordination of policy on military interventions.  Minister to be confirmed

Lord Hunt of King's Heath to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report The risks of scheming by Al agents by the Centre for Long-Term Resilience (27 March) which identifies an increase in AI models evading safeguards on their use, which could entail future risks to military or critical national infrastructure.  Minister to be confirmed


Week beginning Monday 27 April 2026