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HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsOn the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, the House of Commons authorities are developing the functionality for remote voting, but use of it would need to be approved by…21 Apr 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsI thank the noble Lord for his question. He has already been in touch with me this week on this issue. I mentioned to him then, and reassure him today, that this is a temporary…21 Apr 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsThis is an issue for the Procedure Committee. It will be informed by the views of members of the committee and the usual channels. However, I can say with confidence that the aim…21 Apr 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsMy Lords, earlier today in the Chamber, a Motion was agreed to enable certain items of business, including Oral Questions such as this one, to be held virtually. The Procedure…21 Apr 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsI thank the noble Baroness for her question. She may have heard me explain earlier that the House of Commons has precedence in taking up Zoom, so we have been behind on that…21 Apr 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote ProceedingsI thank the noble Lord for that question. He will be aware that there are two stages to this process. The first—stage 1—is limited to 50 Peers, as we know. Stage 2, which we hope…21 Apr 2020HANSARDProcedure CommitteeThat the Report from the Select Committee Appointment of Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body Spokesperson and Sponsor Body members; General and balloted debates for the new…17 Mar 2020HANSARDStanding Orders (Public Business)That the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows: In Standing Order 9(6), leave out “Committee for Privileges” and insert “Committee for Procedure and…17 Mar 2020HANSARDProcedure CommitteeMy Lords, the first report from the Procedure Committee covers five areas. The reasons for each proposed change are set out clearly in the report published last week, but I will…17 Mar 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalMy Lords, in early 2018, both Houses passed resolutions agreeing to a full temporary decant from the Palace of Westminster to enable much-needed restoration and renewal work to…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalThe answer to that question is no, but I remind the Leader of the Opposition that I quoted precisely from the joint statement. That is very important and this project continues.…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalThey will be fully empowered if we continue with the proposals by April this year. In every discussion that the Lord Speaker and the Speaker have had, that issue has been foremost…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalAgain, that is speculation, like the media stories of the past week or two. I will reserve speculation but tell your Lordships that the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalThe commissions of both Houses met last Monday and a statement was released after that. Naturally, the majority of the agenda was on coronavirus, but the statement was clear that…12 Mar 2020HANSARDDeath of a Former Member: Lord Wright of RichmondMy Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Wright of Richmond, on 6 March. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s…09 Mar 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillThat, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Select Committee: Brabazon of Tara, L, Goddard of Stockport, L, Haselhurst, L, Hope of…05 Mar 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their good wishes to the committee—I am sure that it will accept that with alacrity. Its purpose is to consider petitions against the Bill…05 Mar 2020HANSARDEconomic Affairs Committee04 Mar 2020HANSARDConsolidation etc. Bills Committee13 Feb 2020HANSARDHighgate Cemetery Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.12 Feb 2020