Conservative Peers

Yesterday, the OBR included the production from the development of the Rosebank oilfield in its oil and gas tax revenue projections published alongside the budget. This is despite the Energy Secretary reportedly leaning towards rejecting the field's exploration. This morning, Lord Moynihan questioned why the Rosebank oilfield has been included in projections, and whether the Government will now back Scottish workers and industry, and approve the field's development.

Today in the House of Lords Questions: 🤳Lord Ranger of Northwood on business confidence in the AI sector. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist on the impact of the Gwyndod Project on civil nuclear employment in Wales.  💻Baroness Morgan of Cotes on why Ofcom's register of categorised services contains no platform categorised by reference to risk or functionality alone, when the Online Safety Act 2023 permits it. 🇸🇩Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of recent arial bombardments in the war in Sudan.  Debates: 🌎Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale on the impact of mediation and conflict prevention globally. The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford on the number of refugees that will be settled annually through community sponsorship. 💰Baroness Jenkin of Kennington on the impact of Personal Independence Payment and other disability benefits and linked schemes.

Today in the House of Lords Questions: 💷 Lord Young of Cookham on access to Child Trust Funds on behalf of adults who lack mental capacity 🏫 Baroness Barran on evidence as to whether vocational GCSEs will disproportionately steer disadvantaged pupils towards non-academic pathways 💡 Lord Davidson of Glen Cova on developing science on the adverse health effects of LED lighting ⚽ Lord Harlech on the budget of the Independent Football Regulator Legislation: 🏥 Health Bill - Committee Day 1

Today, Baroness Finn asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Baroness Twycross, what work the Government can do help the Welsh Government tackle the very concerning ambulance waiting times in Wales.

Today in the House of Lords Questions: 🏥Baroness Murphy on universal provision of fracture liaison services 🧑‍⚖️Lord Teverson on the future of the International Criminal Court 🇬🇧Lord Macintosh on the relationship between the UK Government and the devolved administrations 🖥️Lord Clement-Jones on Meta's updated Commercial Terms Legislation: 🪖Armed Forces Bill: Third Reading 🧑‍⚖️Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading

Today, Baroness Goldie asked a Private Notice Question on the Government’s failure to seize the Russian Shadow Fleet tanker Leruo, which passed by the Shetland Islands over the weekend. Lady Goldie was clear that the Government’s failure to enforce sanctions on Russian vessels undermines Britain’s strength and emboldens Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Today in the House of Lords: Questions: 📄 Lord Sharpe of Epsom on environmental, social and governance rule reform. 🤖 Baroness Berger on artificial intelligence tools. 🏗️ Lord Redwood on British Steel. 🛒 Baroness Meyer on tax-free shopping. Legislation: 💻 Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill – Report 🚃 Railways Bill – Committee Day 7

Today in the House of Lords Legislation: 🏛️ House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] – Second Reading 🇬🇧 British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] – Second Reading

Today in the House of Lords Questions: 🤸Lord Nagaraju on greater procedural flexibility in the House of Lords 🇬🇧Lord Spellar on the impact of WTO rules and EU regulations on British suppliers 🏡Baroness Pitkeathley on ensuring the Cross-Government Carers Action Plan achieves lasting change 🏥Baroness Nargund on the potential impact of the hormone replacement therapy product shortage on menopausal women Debates: 🤳Lord Patel on the effect of AI, screen usage and social media on children 📜Lord Anderson of Ipswich on proposals for a written constitution 💊Baroness Deech on the age of consent for the administration of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones ⏰The Senior Deputy Speaker on the consideration relating to the sitting times of the House

Today in the House of Lords Questions: 🤖 Lord Nagaraju on greater procedural flexibility for scrutiny of AI and emerging technology 🏭 Lord Spellar on WTO and EU rules affecting the prioritisation of British suppliers in public procurement 👥 Baroness Pitkeathley on ensuring the Cross-Government Carers Action Plan delivers lasting change for unpaid carers 💊 Baroness Nargund on the impact of hormone replacement therapy shortages on menopausal women Debates: 📱 Lord Patel on the effects of AI, screen usage and social media on children 📜 Lord Anderson of Ipswich on proposals for a written constitution ⚕️ Baroness Deech on the appropriate age for consent to puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones

Today in the House of Lords: 🇺🇸 Lord Campbell-Savours on discussions with the United States to reduce international tensions 🏗️Lord Watson of Invergowrie on whether new 14+ technical pathways will involve an expansion of university technical colleges 🪖Lord Evans of Rainow on increasing public borrowing to increase defence spending ⚡️Lord Sikka on Ofgem's plans to reintroduce the Market Stabilisation Charge Legislation: 🏢Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Committee Stage (Day 3) 🚂Railways Bill - Committee Stage (Day 6)

Today, Lord Kamall pressed the Government on what specific, measurable support it is providing to hospitals with high levels of corridor care. Corridor care remains a serious concern across the NHS. Patients and staff need clearer answers and measurable action.

Today, Lord Callanan asked Cabinet Office Minister, Baroness Twycross, how Sarah Helm, the wife of National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, knew details of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action. The minister refused to answer.

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Today in the House of Lords: Questions: 🎨 Lord Vaizey of Didcot on the impact of increased to employer’s National Insurance on the arts and cultural sector 💷 Lord Balfe on the OBR forecast that welfare expenditure will reach £407 billion by 2030-31 👮‍♂️ Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest on the number of foreign nationals offenders in prisons in England and Wales 🇪🇺 Lord Robathan on evidence regarding Russian interference in the Brexit referendum Debates: 🗳️ Lord Shipley on democratic accountability, citizen participation and electoral reform in local government 📈 Lord Cameron of Dillington on promoting family businesses in the UK 🌾 Baroness Teather on threats to the UK’s food security

Tonight, Conservative peers voted to regret the Government's plans to implement the ACAS Code of Practice on trade union activities which will only increase burdens on business, holding back the economy and killing jobs. The Conservatives will repeal Labour's job-killing legislation, backing British jobs and unlocking the growth we urgently need.