| Week beginning Monday 12 October 2026 |
Thursday 15 October 2026
Lord Vaizey of Didcot to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of increases to employer’s National Insurance on the arts and cultural sector. To be answered by Baroness Mackenzie of Sherwood (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Lord Balfe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast that welfare expenditure will reach £407 billion by 2030–31. To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department for Work and Pensions)
Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the number of foreign national offenders held in prisons in England and Wales. To be answered by Lord Lemos (Ministry of Justice)
Lord Robathan to ask His Majesty’s Government what evidence they have regarding the allegation of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Cabinet Office)
| Week beginning Monday 12 October 2026 |