Lord Rees of Easton to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to respond to the call from C40 Cities to give city representatives a formal role in the COP climate negotiations.  To be answered by Lord Whitehead (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Lord Bishop of Gloucester to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of investment in early years education on children’s long-term outcomes, including attainment, employability, and wellbeing.  To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)

Earl Russell to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the extent of largescale waste crime.  To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Baroness Goldie to ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with their counterparts in the United States about possible future support by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force for US boarding of sanctioned vessels.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)

Lord Harris of Haringey to ask His Majesty’s Government what initial lessons they have learned about cross-government and whole-of-society preparedness from Exercise Pegasus 2025.  To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)

Lord Trefgarne to ask His Majesty’s Government how many nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines are currently in service with the Royal Navy.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)

Lord Butler of Brockwell to ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing protections for children from harmful in-game purchases, including loot boxes.  To be answered by Baroness Twycross (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Lord Young of Cookham to ask His Majesty’s Government whether there is a shortfall of £28 billion in the budget of the Ministry of Defence over the next four years.  To be answered by Lord Coaker (Ministry of Defence)