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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
2 Bills co-sponsored by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Gambling (Industry Levy Review and Protections for Vulnerable People) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Richard Graham (Con)
Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement and Education) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Jim McMahon (LAB)
Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)There are no plans to make any further provision of public lavatories as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme inherited from the previous Government. Public lavatories will be replaced where the programme modifies or removes public lavatories at stations to facilitate works.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
1 Ministry of Defence Questions
(View all Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's ministry-of-defence questions)This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. As part of the Minister for Veterans and People’s role, he will regularly meet and engage with veterans including UK nuclear test veterans, to learn about their experiences and understand how the Government can provide the right support to them.
The Minister for Veterans and People has engagements planned in the coming weeks to discuss specific concerns raised by nuclear test veterans.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's MHCLG questions)The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that Local Authorities should assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, and reflect this in Local Plan policies. Each Local Plan is subject to a public examination in front of an independent inspector, who plays an important role in examining plans to ensure they are consistent with national policy, supported by evidence and take the views of local people into account. The overall housing targets set by central government do not specify the proportion or type of dwelling that should be provided.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)