To ask His Majesty's Government what input members of the House of Lords will have into the proposed select committee on scrutiny of Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure and programmes.

To ask His Majesty's Government what input members of the House of Lords will have into the proposed select committee on scrutiny of Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure and programmes.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4143 on Bank Notes: Design, whether the Government was previously represented on the Banknote Character Advisory Committee; and on what date that committee was discontinued.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4143 on Bank Notes: Design, whether the Government was previously represented on the Banknote Character Advisory Committee; and on what date that committee was discontinued.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 121749 on Bank Notes: Design, whether the Banknote Character Advisory Committee still has members and still meets.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 121749 on Bank Notes: Design, whether the Banknote Character Advisory Committee still has members and still meets.

To ask His Majesty's Government what the membership of the Robotic Assisted Surgery Steering Committee is; what the committee's terms of reference are; and when the committee expects to set specific targets for the pace and scale of adoption across the NHS.

To ask His Majesty's Government what the membership of the Robotic Assisted Surgery Steering Committee is; what the committee's terms of reference are; and when the committee expects to set specific targets for the pace and scale of adoption across the NHS.

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how members of the Diversity and Outreach Committee were selected and how many vacancies, other than the appointment of Chair, were publicly advertised.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how members of the Diversity and Outreach Committee were selected and how many vacancies, other than the appointment of Chair, were publicly advertised.

Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee: second day. Government new clause 45, discussed with Government new clauses 46, 49 to 57, new clauses 1, 6, 10 to 13, 16-20, 26, 27, 34, 35, 38, 42, 47, 59, 63, 67 to 69, 73, 75, 79 to 87, Government and other amendments, and Government new schedule 3. Government new clauses 45, 46, 49 to 57 agreed to. New clause 17 negatived on division (87 votes to 321). New clause 69 negatived on division (189 votes to 320). New clause 80 negatived on division (187 votes to 320). Government amendments to clause 66, 79, schedule 25, agreed to. Government new schedule agreed to. King's consent signified. Third reading agreed to on division (322 votes to 179). Bill passed.

Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee: second day. Government new clause 45, discussed with Government new clauses 46, 49 to 57, new clauses 1, 6, 10 to 13, 16-20, 26, 27, 34, 35, 38, 42, 47, 59, 63, 67 to 69, 73, 75, 79 to...

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

It is my pleasure to open the debate on day two of Report on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. Today we are concerned with parts 3, 4 and 5 of the Bill, which cover provisions relating to local government, community right to buy, local audit and the ending...

It is my pleasure to open the debate on day two of Report on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. Today we are concerned with parts 3, 4 and 5 of the Bill, which cover provisions relating to local government, community right to buy, local audit and the ending...

I am interested in this proposal, but I wonder whether it will be applicable to council areas that do not yet have a mayor and may not have a mayor for some time. Will they still have the power to impose an overnight visitor levy?

I am interested in this proposal, but I wonder whether it will be applicable to council areas that do not yet have a mayor and may not have a mayor for some time. Will they still have the power to impose an overnight visitor levy?

We will consult on whether that power should be extended to foundational strategic authorities that do not have a mayor, and we will see the responses to that consultation.

I said yesterday that the Bill is the floor, not the ceiling, of this Government’s ambition. Today’s announcement shows just how seriously...

We will consult on whether that power should be extended to foundational strategic authorities that do not have a mayor, and we will see the responses to that consultation.

I said yesterday that the Bill is the floor, not the ceiling, of this Government’s ambition. Today’s announcement shows just how seriously...

In addition to that very welcome general power of competence for the national park authorities, will the Minister consider tabling amendments to ensure that the new unitary authorities surrounding those park authorities do not dominate the membership of the board with a majority?

In addition to that very welcome general power of competence for the national park authorities, will the Minister consider tabling amendments to ensure that the new unitary authorities surrounding those park authorities do not dominate the membership of the board with a majority?

I thank the hon. Member for raising that point and for advocating for our national park authorities. We are clear that, as we go through the process of reforming local government, we want strong and effective collaboration between all the institutions that need to drive services for local people. We...

I thank the hon. Member for raising that point and for advocating for our national park authorities. We are clear that, as we go through the process of reforming local government, we want strong and effective collaboration between all the institutions that need to drive services for local people. We...

My constituency covers two local authorities: the Royal borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. For a number of years, they have both operated a committee system that works extremely well; it is well accepted by the local community and both local authorities function...

My constituency covers two local authorities: the Royal borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. For a number of years, they have both operated a committee system that works extremely well; it is well accepted by the local community and both local authorities function...

We are clear that our strong preference remains for executive models of government, because we believe that that model provides clearer and more easily understood governance structures, and leads to more efficient decision making. However, we recognise the genuine concerns held in particular constituencies where committee systems have been adopted...

We are clear that our strong preference remains for executive models of government, because we believe that that model provides clearer and more easily understood governance structures, and leads to more efficient decision making. However, we recognise the genuine concerns held in particular constituencies where committee systems have been adopted...

On that point, will the Minister give way?

On that point, will the Minister give way?

I will make some progress.

Finally, we have built on the amendments made in Committee to the local audit provisions. Our further amendments contain technical provisions that broaden the existing regulation-making powers relating to the payment of allowances to audit committee members to include expenses, gratuities or pensions to members of...

I will make some progress.

Finally, we have built on the amendments made in Committee to the local audit provisions. Our further amendments contain technical provisions that broaden the existing regulation-making powers relating to the payment of allowances to audit committee members to include expenses, gratuities or pensions to members of...

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I seek your guidance? I know that this issue has been exercising Mr Speaker. Yesterday, at topical questions to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in response to a question asked by the hon. Member for South Shields (Emma...

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I seek your guidance? I know that this issue has been exercising Mr Speaker. Yesterday, at topical questions to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in response to a question asked by the hon. Member for South Shields (Emma...