Baroness Curran to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and industrial impact in Scotland of the United Kingdom’s recent defence agreement with Norway, and what discussions they have had with the Scottish Government to ensure Scotland maximises the benefits of this partnership.  To be answered by Lord Lemos (Ministry of Defence)

Baroness Blower, on behalf of Lord Woodley, to ask his Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to insource prison services. To be answered by Lord Timpson (Ministry of Justice)

Lord Bassam of Brighton to ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made by law enforceme nt agencies in pursuing perpetrators of online hate and racism since the Online Safety Act 2023 came into force. To be answered by Lord Katz (Home Office)

Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to accept the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft updated code of practice for services, public functions and associations.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Office for Equality and Opportunity)