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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
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Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Beamish, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
1 Bill introduced by Lord Beamish
A bill to make provision about the training, qualifications and certification of medical practitioners conducting cosmetic surgical procedures; to establish a code of practice for the provision of information to patients on the options and risks in relation to such procedures; to make provision about permissible treatments and the advertising of such treatments; and for connected purposes.
10 Bills co-sponsored by Lord Beamish
School Breakfast Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Emma Lewell-Buck (Lab)
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021
Sponsor - Laura Trott (Con)
Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Gareth Thomas (LAB)
Toilets (Provision and Accessibility) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Paula Sherriff (Lab)
Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Gavin Robinson (DUP)
Tobacco Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Kevin Barron (Lab)
Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2018
Sponsor - Maria Caulfield (Con)
Private Landlords (Registration) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Phil Wilson (Lab)
Armed Forces (Statute of Limitations) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Benyon (XB)
Cosmetic Surgery (Standards of Practice) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Lord Beamish (Lab)
Latest 4 Written Questions
(View all written questions)Post Office have a contract with Fujitsu until March 2025 for the Horizon IT system, and are in negotiations with Fujitsu regarding an extension to that contract. Officials at the Department have met with Fujitsu to discuss the importance of a contract extension, which would allow continuity of service in post office branches while Post Office develops a replacement to the Horizon system.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Government welcomes the fact that Fujitsu has acknowledged their moral obligation to make a contribution to the cost of redress. At the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry the UK head of Fujitsu stated that he is willing and ready to engage with Government on the size of the contribution. Once the statutory Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has reviewed all the evidence and the Chair, Sir Wyn Williams, has delivered his report, the Department will consider his findings and take appropriate action.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Illegally salvaged artefacts from HMS Prince of Wales seized by Malaysian authorities are part of an ongoing Malaysian criminal investigation. The UK Ministry of Defence and the British High Commission continue to work closely with the relevant authorities in the region to afford these sites suitable protection. As investigations into the illegal salvage are still ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further until these investigations have concluded.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
It is UK Government Policy to ensure our historic military shipwrecks are offered appropriate protection and management. In September 2024, Wessex Archaeology in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, completed a non-intrusive survey of the wreck site of HMS Victory 1744. The findings will enable the Ministry of Defence to continue protecting the site. The site of HMS Victory 1744 is one of a number that UK Government monitors.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)