Baroness Keeley to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the funding of the Music and Dance Scheme to ensure schools can continue to support talented children from families with lower incomes.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Londesborough to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent performance of startup companies in the United Kingdom.  To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Business and Trade)

The Bishop of Sheffield to ask His Majesty’s Government what evaluation they have made of sustainable water management solutions to address flooding events and protracted droughts in Yorkshire.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Lord McCabe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the likely timescale and costs for the establishment of the National Police Service recently announced by the Home Secretary.  To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)

Lord Sikka to ask His Majesty’s Government how many of the fines imposed by regulators on England’s water companies in 2024 and 2025 are yet to be paid in full.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Bakewell to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to extend the scope of eligibility for the Erasmus+ scheme, including to asylum seekers.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Lord Wallace of Saltaire to ask His Majesty’s Government what proposals they are considering to reverse the decline in public trust of national politics in the UK.  To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)

Lord Young of Cookham to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the shortage of batteries for NHS hearing aids.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)