Motion that the draft National Security Act 2023 (Designated Bodies) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft National Security Act 2023 (Designated Bodies) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Allocation of time (No. 2) motion. Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 2, Lords amendment 1, discussed with Lords amendments 2-6. Agreed to on division (394 to 85). Lords amendments 2-6 agreed to.

Allocation of time (No. 2) motion. Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 2, Lords amendment 1, discussed with Lords amendments 2-6. Agreed to on division (394 to 85). Lords amendments 2-6 agreed to.

Committee stage. Clause 1 debated with amendments, clauses, new clause and schedule. Clause 1 amendment 16 withdrawn. Clause 2 amendment 3 negatived on division (85 to 317). Clause 2 amendment 8 negatived on division (143 to 249). Clause 2 amendment 13 negatived on division (135 to 258). Clauses 1 to 8 agreed to. New clause NC3 negatived on division (144 to 244). Schedule agreed to. Bill reported without amendment. Third reading. Agreed to on question. Bill passed.

Committee stage. Clause 1 debated with amendments, clauses, new clause and schedule. Clause 1 amendment 16 withdrawn. Clause 2 amendment 3 negatived on division (85 to 317). Clause 2 amendment 8 negatived on division (143 to 249). Clause 2 amendment 13 negatived on division (135 to 258). Clauses 1 to...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on division (9 to 5).

Motion to consider. Agreed to on division (9 to 5).

There are four five current Direct Ministerial Appointees.

Julian Sayers is Co-Chair of the Farm Tenancy Forum. He is remunerated at £75 per hour, with a time commitment averaging approximately 2.5 days per quarter. To date, this has amounted to an average of £5,202 per annum. His appointment...

There are four five current Direct Ministerial Appointees.

Julian Sayers is Co-Chair of the Farm Tenancy Forum. He is remunerated at £75 per hour, with a time commitment averaging approximately 2.5 days per quarter. To date, this has amounted to an average of £5,202 per annum. His appointment...

The Government takes all wildlife crime seriously, including offences linked to gamebird shooting. There are strong penalties in place for offences committed against wild animals. Most of these crimes incur a penalty of an unlimited fine and/or up to a six-month custodial sentence.

Defra is a principal funder of the...

The Government takes all wildlife crime seriously, including offences linked to gamebird shooting. There are strong penalties in place for offences committed against wild animals. Most of these crimes incur a penalty of an unlimited fine and/or up to a six-month custodial sentence.

Defra is a principal funder of the...

The incomplete answer to Question 97203 on 6 January 2026 was due to a processing and formatting error on the Written Parliamentary Questions website. This error has been corrected and the complete answer to Question 97203 is below:

In core Defra, high performance substantive senior civil servants are those with...

The incomplete answer to Question 97203 on 6 January 2026 was due to a processing and formatting error on the Written Parliamentary Questions website. This error has been corrected and the complete answer to Question 97203 is below:

In core Defra, high performance substantive senior civil servants are those with...

Biosecurity is a priority for this Government. To protect UK farmers and animals from serious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever, we are using the Christmas period as an opportunity to remind the public about the personal imports ban on travellers from the EU and...

Biosecurity is a priority for this Government. To protect UK farmers and animals from serious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever, we are using the Christmas period as an opportunity to remind the public about the personal imports ban on travellers from the EU and...

Biosecurity is a priority for this Government. To protect UK farmers and animals from serious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever, we are using the Christmas period as an opportunity to remind the public about the personal imports ban on travellers from the EU and...

Biosecurity is a priority for this Government. To protect UK farmers and animals from serious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever, we are using the Christmas period as an opportunity to remind the public about the personal imports ban on travellers from the EU and...

Fish and Chip Sector

The following extract is from the debate on the Fish and Chip Sector on 3 February 2026.

… As we announced in the Budget, those new tax rates are worth nearly £1 billion a year in forgone tax revenue for the Treasury, and will benefit 75,000 properties.

[Official Report,...

Fish and Chip Sector

The following extract is from the debate on the Fish and Chip Sector on 3 February 2026.

… As we announced in the Budget, those new tax rates are worth nearly £1 billion a year in forgone tax revenue for the Treasury, and will benefit 75,000 properties.

[Official Report,...

The Good Food Cycle, published in July 2025, identifies for the first time the outcomes we want from the food system. It is the first part of an on-going programme to create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable and resilient food system. We will consider the need for legislation alongside...

The Good Food Cycle, published in July 2025, identifies for the first time the outcomes we want from the food system. It is the first part of an on-going programme to create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable and resilient food system. We will consider the need for legislation alongside...

We have already brought forward some sectoral regulations to improve fairness, but there is a built-in difficulty when there are small suppliers and very large buyers. The fairness regulations that the hon. Gentleman talks about have been put in place to try to redress that difficulty.

We have already brought forward some sectoral regulations to improve fairness, but there is a built-in difficulty when there are small suppliers and very large buyers. The fairness regulations that the hon. Gentleman talks about have been put in place to try to redress that difficulty.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

To ensure a consistent supply of food, the UK relies upon a combination of strong domestic production from the UK’s agricultural and food manufacturing sectors, and a diverse range of overseas supply sources. Trade supports UK food supply resilience. This is due to the UK having diverse trade routes, strong...

To ensure a consistent supply of food, the UK relies upon a combination of strong domestic production from the UK’s agricultural and food manufacturing sectors, and a diverse range of overseas supply sources. Trade supports UK food supply resilience. This is due to the UK having diverse trade routes, strong...

Report stage. Government new clause 5 debated with with further new clauses and amendments. Government new clauses 5 to 8 agreed to. New clause 3 negatived on division (90 to 318). New clause 14 negatived on division (98 to 402). New clause 18 negatived on division (94 to 315). New clause 21 negatived on division (87 to 404). Government amendments to clauses 20, 21, 23, 25, 48, 57 and 58 and schedule 1 agreed to. Third reading. Agreed to on division (316 to 95). Bill passed.

Report stage. Government new clause 5 debated with with further new clauses and amendments. Government new clauses 5 to 8 agreed to. New clause 3 negatived on division (90 to 318). New clause 14 negatived on division (98 to 402). New clause 18 negatived on division (94 to 315). New...

New clause 27 (Repeal of certain provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022) negatived on division (3 votes to 13). New clause 29 (Refugee family reunion) negatived on division (3 votes to 13). New clause 32 (Revocation of indefinite leave to remain in certain circumstances) negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 33 (Borders legislation: Human Rights Act) negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 34 (Offences and deportation), discussed with new clause 42 (Removals from the United Kingdom: visa penalties for uncooperative countries), negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 35 (Restrictions on visas for spouses and civil partners), discussed with new clause 39 (Restrictions on visas and grants of indefinite leave to remain), and new clause 40 (Cap on number of entrants), negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 36 (Access to accommodation centres: Immigration Enforcement) negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 37 (Asylum support repayment scheme) negatived on division (2 votes to 14). New clause 38 (Leave outside the rules: consultation) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 39 (Restrictions on visas and grants of indefinite leave to remain) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 40 (Cap on number of entrants) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 41 (Asylum or refugee claims) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 42 (Removals from the United Kingdom: visa penalties for uncooperative countries) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 44 (Duty to deport in accordance with the Refugee Convention) debated and withdrawn. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 205). Written evidence reported to the House.

New clause 27 (Repeal of certain provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022) negatived on division (3 votes to 13). New clause 29 (Refugee family reunion) negatived on division (3 votes to 13). New clause 32 (Revocation of indefinite leave to remain in certain circumstances) negatived on division (2...

New clause 24 (Immigration Tribunal: hearings in public) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 25 (Qualification period for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom) negatived on division (2 votes to 13). New clause 26 (Age assessments: use of scientific methods), discussed with new clause 43 (Age determination by the Home Office), negatived on division (2 votes to 12). Committee adjourned.

New clause 24 (Immigration Tribunal: hearings in public) negatived on division (2 votes to 12). New clause 25 (Qualification period for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom) negatived on division (2 votes to 13). New clause 26 (Age assessments: use of scientific methods), discussed with new clause 43...

New clause 5 (British citizenship), discussed with new clause 13 (Good character requirement: illegal entry), negatived on division (2 to 14). New clause 6 (Additional safe and legal routes) negatived on division (2 to 14). New clause 7 (Duty to meet the director of Europol) negatived on question. New clause 8 (Duty to establish a joint taskforce with Europol), discussed with new clause 9 (Participation in Europol's anti-trafficking operations) and new clause 10 (Requirement to produce an annual report on cooperation with Europol), debated and withdrawn. New clause 11 (Removal of restrictions on asylum seekers engaging in employment) debated and withdrawn. New clause 14 (Report on impact of carers' minimum wage on net migration) debated and withdrawn. New clause 15 (A three-month service standard for asylum casework) negatived on division (2 to 12). New clause 16 (Exemption of NHS workers from immigration skills charge) negatived on division (2 to 12). New clause 18 (Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings), discussed with new clause 19 (Victims of slavery or human trafficking: protection from immigration offences), debated and withdrawn. New clause 20 (Humanitarian travel permit), negatived on division (2 to 12). New clause 21 (Functions of the Commander in relation to sea crossings to United Kingdom), negatived on division (3 to 9). New clause 22 (Access to mobile phone location data) negatived on division (3 to 11). Written evidence reported to the House.

New clause 5 (British citizenship), discussed with new clause 13 (Good character requirement: illegal entry), negatived on division (2 to 14). New clause 6 (Additional safe and legal routes) negatived on division (2 to 14). New clause 7 (Duty to meet the director of Europol) negatived on question. New clause...

Clauses 51 to 54 agreed to. Clause 55, discussed with new clause 31 (EU Settlement Scheme: rights of entry and residence etc), as amended, agreed to. Clause 56, as amended, agreed to. Clause 57 agreed to. New clause 30 (Conditions on limited leave to enter or remain and immigration bail) agreed to. New clause 31 agreed to. New clause 1 (Duty to publish a strategy on safe and managed routes), discussed with new clause 6 (Additional safe and legal routes), negatived on division (2 to 14). New clause 3 (Scottish visa scheme: Scotland Act), discussed with new clause 4 (Scottish visa scheme: immigration rules), debated and withdrawn.

Clauses 51 to 54 agreed to. Clause 55, discussed with new clause 31 (EU Settlement Scheme: rights of entry and residence etc), as amended, agreed to. Clause 56, as amended, agreed to. Clause 57 agreed to. New clause 30 (Conditions on limited leave to enter or remain and immigration bail)...