Oral Questions


Week beginning Monday 7 September 2026

Monday 7 September 2026

Baroness Maclean of Redditch to ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to measure the success of neighbourhood health services in reducing demand for hospital care and improving access to primary care.  To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care)

Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe to ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in reviewing and updating the public/private partnerships machinery. To be answered by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (His Majesty's Treasury)

The Earl of Clancarty to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the decision to cut funding to creative and performing arts teaching grants in universities.  To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)

Baroness Prentis of Banbury to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to reduce taxation on rural businesses.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (His Majesty's Treasury)


Tuesday 8 September 2026

Lord Moraes to ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to monitor the security and use of UK citizens’ data under agreements with third countries, including the Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023To be answered by Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport)

Lord Gascoigne to ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost of establishing No.10 North and relocating central government functions outside of London. To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Cabinet Office).

Baroness Pidgeon to ask HMG what assessment they have made of access to primary and community health services by integrated care boards. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department of Health and Social Care).

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the effect of El Niño on climate patterns, flooding and food security in the UK.  To be answered by Lord Katz (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)


Wednesday 9 September 2026

The Lord Archbishop of York to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to establish a regulatory regime for funeral directors. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department for Health and Social Care).

Lord Bailey of Paddington to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the devolution of powers upon the delivery of national infrastructure projects. To be answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Baroness Davies of Devonport to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress is being made in reducing reliance on agency medical staff in the NHS. To be answered by Baroness Merron (Department for Health and Social Care)

Lord Spellar to ask His Majesty’s Government, in light of Jaguar Land Rover's decision to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, what steps they are taking to support the UK's automotive and components sector and its workforce.  To be answered by Lord Leong (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)


Thursday 10 September 2026

Baroness Stedman-Scott to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on merging Job Centre Plus and the National Careers Service and what the costs will be. To be answered by Baroness Sherlock (Department of Work and Pensions)

Baroness Goldie to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of their progress towards spending three per cent of GDP on defence by 2030. To be answered by Lord Coaker (His Majesty's Treasury)

Viscount Stansgate to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications of UK Research and Innovation withdrawing funding for the Jodrell Bank Observatory.  To be answered by Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)


Week beginning Monday 7 September 2026

Monday 7 September 2026

19:47:19

 

Estimated Rising Time:

 

Chamber:

The House is expected to rise at the conclusion of the group beginning with amendment g31 on the Financial Services and Markets Bill

 

Grand Committee:

The Grand Committee is expected to rise by 8.45pm

 

Private Notice Question:

Lord Callanan to ask His Majesty’s Government, what recent discussions they have had, if any, with (1) the Government of Argentina and (2) the Government of the United States pertaining to the future of the Falkland Islands; and what steps they are taking to ensure the security of those islands.  Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (FCDO)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the future of the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields following the closure of the public consultation’ - Baroness Curran (DESNZ)

 

A Repeat of an Oral Statement:

‘Local Government Reorganisation’ – Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (MHCLG)