House of Lords Business

Wednesday 2 June at 3.00pm

*Oral Questions, 30 minutes

*Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the implications for the Department of Health and haemophilia patients infected by contaminated NHS blood products of the High Court judgment in March v Secretary of State for Health; and what action they will be taking.

*Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the situation on the Korean peninsula; and what consideration they have given to placing the sinking of the Cheonan before the United Nations Security Council.

*Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will end the detention of children for immigration purposes.

†*Lord Haskel to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to review the regulation of synthetic biology in view of the recent creation of a synthetic organism.

Commissioner for Standards The Chairman of Committees to move that this House do approve the appointment of Paul Kernaghan CBE QPM as House of Lords Commissioner for Standards for an initial period of three years.

†The Chairman of Committees intends to move the following five motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.

†Deputy Chairmen of Committees The Chairman of Committees to move that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed as the panel of members to act as Deputy Chairmen of Committees for this session:

†Administration and Works The Chairman of Committees to move that a Select Committee be appointed to consider administrative services, accommodation and works, including works relating to security, within the strategic framework and financial limits approved by the House Committee;

That, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Chairman of Committees be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records;

That the Committee have leave to report from time to time.

†House Committee The Chairman of Committees to move that a Select Committee be appointed to set the policy framework for the administration of the House and to provide non-executive guidance to the Management Board; to approve the House’s strategic, business and financial plans; to agree the annual Estimates and Supplementary Estimates; to supervise the arrangements relating to Members’ expenses; and to approve the House of Lords Annual Report;

That, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records;

That the Committee have leave to report from time to time;

That the Reports of the Committee shall be printed, regardless of any adjournment of the House.

†Liaison The Chairman of Committees to move that a Select Committee be appointed to advise the House on the resources required for select committee work and to allocate resources between select committees; to review the select committee work of the House; to consider requests for ad hoc committees and report to the House with recommendations; to ensure effective co-ordination between the two Houses; and to consider the availability of members to serve on committees;

That, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Chairman of Committees be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records;

That the Committee have power to appoint specialist advisers;

That the Committee have leave to report from time to time.

†Privileges and Conduct The Chairman of Committees to move that a Committee for Privileges and Conduct be appointed and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Chairman of Committees be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to appoint sub-committees and that the sub-committees have power to appoint their own Chairmen;

That the Committee have power to co-opt any member to serve on a sub-committee;

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records;

That in any claim of peerage, the Committee shall sit with three holders of high judicial office, who shall have the same speaking and voting rights as members of the Committee.

†Queen’s Speech Adjourned Debate on the Motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows:

"Most Gracious Sovereign,

We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg leave to thank Your Majesty for the most gracious Speech which Your Majesty has addressed to both Houses of Parliament."

It is expected that the principal topics for debate will be Business and Economic Affairs, Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Transport.

Future Business 

Thursday 3 June at 11.00am

Natanael Wei Esq and 
Sir James Sassoon will be introduced as Barons.

*Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the development of nuclear powered generation in the United Kingdom.

*Baroness Greengross to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their plans to implement the National Dementia Strategy. [I] Category 2: Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.
Chief Executive, International Longevity Centre UK

*Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government why they decided not to contest the judgment of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission on 18 May that two men considered a "serious threat" to national security could not be deported to Pakistan.

†Topical oral question. Ballot to be drawn on Friday 28 May at 2pm.

†The Chairman of Committees intends to move the following four motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.

†Hybrid Instruments The Chairman of Committees to move that a Select Committee be appointed to consider hybrid instruments and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Chairman of Committees be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records.

†Standing Orders (Private Bills) The Chairman of Committees to move that a Select Committee on the Standing Orders relating to private bills be appointed and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members together with the Chairman of Committees be appointed to the Committee:

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records.

†Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit Limited (PARBUL) The Chairman of Committees to move that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Board of the Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit Limited (PARBUL):

†Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) The Chairman of Committees to move that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following Lords be appointed to the Board of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST):

It is expected that the debate on the address will conclude and that the principal topics for debate will be Education, Health, Welfare and Culture.

Monday 7 June at 2.30pm

*Lord Haskel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to bring more balance between different sectors of the economy.

*Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much university funding has been cut from the academic year 2010–11.

*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many special advisers have been selected who have been approved by the Prime Minister.

*Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose to change the Barnett formula.

†Academies Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Hill of Oareford]

†If the bill is read a second time, Lord Hill of Oareford to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Tuesday 8 June at 2.30pm

*Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether Article 122.2 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has been or could be used to require the United Kingdom to underwrite £9.6 billion of other European Union member states’ debts.

*Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government what will be the membership of the committee to be established to bring forward proposals for a wholly or mainly elected upper chamber.

*Baroness Coussins to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the teaching of modern languages in primary schools.

Local Government Bill [HL] Second Reading [Baroness Hanham]

†If the bill is read a second time, Baroness Hanham to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Wednesday 9 June at 3.00pm

*Lord Lee of Trafford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making in considering whether shares quoted on the Alternative Investment Market should be eligible for ISAs. [I] Category 4: Shareholdings (b)
Capital Pub Company plc (public houses)
Christie Group plc (business & leisure industry services)
Delcam plc (software)
Gooch & Housego plc (acousto-optic/laser manufacturer)
Interior Services (fitting

*Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what contribution they will make to the work required to achieve progress on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons following the resolution passed at the Review Conference in May. [I] Category 10: Non-financial interests (e)
Co-President, Parliamentarians for non-nuclear proliferation and disarmament

*Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their plans to give prisoners the right to vote.

Lord Teverson to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Stars and Dragons: The EU and China (7th Report, Session 2009–10, HL Paper 76).

†Lord Sutherland of Houndwood to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Genomic Medicine (2nd Report, Session 2008–09, HL Paper 107).

Thursday 10 June at 11.00am

*Lord Chidgey to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to reports of human rights abuses by state organisations in the run-up to the recent elections in Sudan.

*Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to clean up Parliament Square and protect it from obstruction.

*Baroness Massey of Darwen to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will support vulnerable children.

†Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to call attention to Her Majesty’s Government’s plans to introduce automatic enrolment in workplace pensions; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)

†Lord St John of Bletso to call attention to developments in Zimbabwe; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours) [I] Category 10: Non-financial interests (e)
Trustee, Tusk Trust

Monday 14 June at 2.30pm

*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to prevent fraudulent multiple registration by individuals to vote in elections and to ensure that electors who turn out to vote can do so.

*Lord Smith of Clifton to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will decide whether to continue or cancel their reciprocal healthcare agreement with the Isle of Man.

*Baroness Thornton to ask Her Majesty’s Government which health agencies and arm’s-length bodies will be affected by cuts in Government spending.

*Baroness Hamwee to ask the Leader of the House whether he will support discussions between all sides of the House of Lords in establishing a formal structure for post-legislative scrutiny by the House.

Tuesday 15 June at 2.30pm

The Lord Bishop of Derby will be introduced.

*Baroness Quin to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they propose to carry out a consultation about the role and number of elected mayors.

*Lord Grocott to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the estimated time required for a full review of parliamentary constituency boundaries.

*Lord Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to implement savings of £682 million in 2010–11 in the transport sector in the context of their intention to create a greener and more sustainable transport sector.

Wednesday 16 June at 3.00pm

*Baroness Pitkeathley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for improving the lives of carers.

*Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the BBC regarding the future of BBC 6 Music radio station.

*Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the future of Network Rail.

Thursday 17 June at 11.00am

*Lord Livsey of Talgarth to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the referendum mentioned in the Queen’s Speech for the National Assembly of Wales to have primary legislative powers will be put to the people of Wales in October 2010. [I] Category 10: Non-financial interests (e)
Executive Member, Cymru Yfory (Wales Tomorrow)

*Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the St John Ambulance campaign, entitled "the difference", promoting better public understanding and practice of first aid.

*Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to regulate loan companies charging high rates of interest.

Monday 21 June at 2.30pm

*Baroness Gardner of Parkes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have proposals to use photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of cancer, particularly oral cancer.

*Lord Harris of Haringey to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to amend or to improve the operation of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

*Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to exercise the power conferred by section 58(4)(a) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 to reduce the maximum success fee chargeable under a conditional fee agreement in defamation proceedings.

*Lord Trimble to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to members of the European Union to protect the British economy from the financial situation in the eurozone.

Tuesday 22 June at 2.30pm

*Lord Rana to ask Her Majesty’s Government to what extent their public expenditure reductions will affect the Northern Ireland economy and the peace process there.

*Lord Ashley of Stoke to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have proposals for independent living for disabled people.

*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their strategy for promoting economic growth.

Wednesday 23 June at 3.00pm

*Baroness Valentine to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to protect and strengthen the United Kingdom’s international competitiveness.

†*Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their plans for the future of Crossrail. [I] Category 10: Non-financial interests (a)
Member, First Great Western Trains Advisory Board

*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of economies available within the National Health Service’s budget.

Thursday 24 June at 11.00am

*Lord Eden of Winton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what savings are being made in the administration of Government.

*Baroness Sharples to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for preventing the spread of Japanese knotweed.

*Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consultations they plan to hold with local authorities and the Boundaries Commissions on reducing the number of Members of Parliament and reviewing the size of parliamentary constituencies.

Motions for Balloted Debate 

†Ballot on 22 June for debate on 8 July. Time limit 2½ hours

Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to the 150th anniversary of the Opium Wars and to China’s role in the world in the 21st century; and to move for papers.

Lord Chidgey to call attention to developments in regional post-conflict stabilisation in eastern and central Africa; and to move for papers.

Lord Harrison to call attention to the standards and practices of public and private zoos in the United Kingdom and their relationship to European Union legislation; and to move for papers.

Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury to call attention to the contribution of creative and cultural industries to the economic and social wellbeing of the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.

Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for examining holistically the role of Parliament in the United Kingdom political system; and to move for papers.

Lord Northbrook to call attention to Her Majesty’s Government’s plans to raise the rate of capital gains tax; and to move for papers.

Baroness Gould of Potternewton to call attention to reform of the law, and to the strategy and support services, in relation to violence against women; and to move for papers.

†Lord Filkin to call attention to scrutiny of legislation in the House of Lords; and to move for papers.

Select Committee Report 

The date on which the report was published is in italics

Baroness Cohen of Pimlico to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (3rd Report, Session 2009–10, HL Paper 48). 10 February 2010

Other Motions for Debate 

Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to human rights abuses worldwide and to the recommendations of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission on how the Foreign and Commonwealth Office pursues human rights questions; and to move for papers.

Lord Mawson to call attention to practical lessons from the restructuring programmes in primary care during the last ten years; and to move for papers. [I] Category 1: Directorships
Director, Andrew Mawson Partnerships (community regeneration consultancy)

The Earl of Sandwich to call attention to Her Majesty’s Government’s proposals for international development policy; and to move for papers.

Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to recent developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.

Lord Lucas to call attention to the place of trust in society; and to move for papers.

Motion relating to Delegated Legislation 

Lord Lucas to move to resolve that this House regrets that the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/870) have been based on an inadequate design which will be unable to produce reliable evidence. 17th Report, Session 2009–10, from the Merits Committee

Questions for Short Debate 

Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours

Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent consideration has been given to resolving the problems and needs of veterans of the Gulf War of 1990–91 with still undiagnosed war-related illnesses.

Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of security and human rights issues on the Korean peninsula.

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their proposals for tackling poverty.

Lord Cobbold to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Discussion Paper on Treating drug dependency through healthcare, not punishment.

Lord Bew to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.

Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment of stroke victims, in the light of the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Progress in improving stroke care.

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their approach to reform of the House of Lords.

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will halt the decline in biodiversity in the United Kingdom; and what resources will be allocated to that work. [I] Category 10: Non-financial interests (e)
Vice President, Wildlife Link

Lord Luce to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to provide access to multi-disciplinary pain management services in the National Health Service for those experiencing chronic pain.

The Earl of Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made with their review of dependence on, and withdrawal from, benzodiazepines and other prescribed drugs.

Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have regarding prisons.

Lord Haskel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage low carbon technologies in the market place.

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to moves by the United Nations Security Council to impose new sanctions upon Iran for its defiance of United Nations resolutions on its nuclear activities. [I] Category 7: Overseas visits
Visit to Paris with wife, 20-21 June 2009, to speak at rally in defence of freedom in Iran; return rail fare, transport, meals and overnight hotel for self and wife paid for by members of the National Council of Resistance

Lord Chidgey to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

Baroness Coussins to ask Her Majesty’s Government what importance they attach to the teaching of modern languages in schools and universities.

Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the wider benefits of adult education; and what steps they are taking to support and encourage institutions which seek to promote lifelong learning.

Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to ensure that fellow signatories to the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust Era Assets fulfil the obligations of the Declaration in relation to the restitution of wrongfully seized property.

Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will introduce legislation to ensure that financial provision on divorce is determined on fair and settled principles.

Lord Grocott to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the operation of proportional representation for elections to the European Parliament.

Baroness Thornton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the £420 million allocated for the Personal Care at Home Act 2010 to support the disabled and elderly will be used for that purpose.

Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their proposals for the bus industry.

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they propose to preserve United Kingdom academic health partnerships.

Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Diabetes UK report Putting feet first.

Lord Crisp to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the principles of global health are taught at all levels of medical education.

The Lord Bishop of Bradford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps are being taken to ensure the safety of children, especially children in the care of local authorities, from being groomed for sexual exploitation.

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the United Kingdom of future world population growth.

†Lord Jay of Ewelme to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and security implications of the melting of the Arctic ice cap.

†Lord Jay of Ewelme to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps are they taking to support African countries in their efforts to adapt to climate change.

Questions for Written Answer 

Tabled on 27 May and due for answer by 11 June.

Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government which sections of and Schedules to Acts of Parliament passed since 1997 have not been commenced.   HL102

Lord Trefgarne to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the annual cost of maintaining the Trident submarine fleet, including missiles.   HL103

Lord Moonie to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action the United Kingdom has taken over the last five years to help Bangladesh combat the impact of rising sea levels and river erosion resulting from melting ice in the Himalayas.   HL104

Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect on unemployment of the proposed one per cent increase in National Insurance contributions.   HL105

Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment each department has made of the effect on staff levels of the proposed expenditure cuts announced on 24 May.   HL106

Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will (a) regulate the activities of ACS: Law Solicitors, and (b) oversee their access to Norwich Pharmacal orders by courts.   HL107

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to restrict the use of vehicle registration number-plate recognition cameras.   HL108

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to restrict access to judicial review and shorten the time available for public hearings over proposals to alter parliamentary constituency boundaries.   HL109

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many prosecutions for (a) motoring offences, and (b) other categories of offences there have been in England and Wales in the last three years for which figures are available through the use of vehicle registration number-plate recognition cameras.   HL110

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will commission a review of the age of criminal responsibility.   HL111

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration has been given to reducing the National Offender Management Service target of 42 days to respond to Parole Board recommendations to transfer prisoners to open conditions.   HL112

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they propose to reply to the letter from Lord Corbett of Castle Vale dated 25 March 2010 to the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office concerning the department’s annual report on human rights 2009.   HL113

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government who is the Advocate General for Northern Ireland; and whether that person has the power to terminate prosecutions in Northern Ireland, decide that sentences may be reviewed, and review sentences.   HL114

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many public sector employees and civil servants are in each department’s, agency’s and relevant non-departmental public body’s redeployment pool. 
   HL115

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many job losses they estimate will result from the public sector cuts announced on 24 May; and whether they plan to avoid redundancies through redeployment.   HL116

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the arrangements and amounts involved in healthcare cost payments between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland for (a) 2003–06, and (b) 2007–09; and what are the estimated payments for 2009–10 under European Union Healthcare Costs Regulations 1408/71 and 574/72.   HL117

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much financial support they have paid to depositors in Icelandic banks; and how much of that has been retrieved.   HL118

Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the occupations on the latest list of shortage occupations for immigration purposes; and how many visas were issued to non-European Union nationals in the last 12 months to people from such occupations.   HL119

Bills in Progress 

Affirmative Instruments in Progress 

The Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee has drawn attention to certain instruments in the reports indicated

Negative Instruments 

Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee

Legislative Reform Orders in Progress 

Committees 

Unless otherwise indicated, Committees meet in the Lords’ rooms in the Committee Corridor as indicated in the daily broadsheet. Only the next meeting of each Committee is listed below.

Minutes of Proceedings of Thursday 27 May 2010   

The House met at 11.00am.

Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Leicester.

1 Earldom of Gainsborough in the Peerage of the United Kingdom The Lord Chancellor reported that Anthony Baptist Noel had established his succession to the Earldom of Gainsborough. The Clerk of the Parliaments was accordingly directed to enter the Earl of Gainsborough on the register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5).

2 Barony of Clanwilliam in the Peerage of the United Kingdom The Lord Chancellor reported that Patrick James Meade had established his succession to the Barony of Clanwilliam. The Clerk of the Parliaments was accordingly directed to enter Lord Clanwilliam on the register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5).

3 The Lord Bishop of Guildford Christopher John Lord Bishop of Guildford was introduced between The Lord Bishop of Leicester and The Lord Bishop of Bradford, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

4 Lord Hill of Oareford Jonathan Hopkin Hill, Esquire, CBE, having been created Baron Hill of Oareford, of Oareford in the County of Somerset, for life by Letters Patent dated 27 May 2010, was introduced between Baroness Hogg and Lord Chadlington, took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

5 Oath Neil Forbes Lord Davidson of Glen Clova took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

6 Leave of Absence Leave of absence was granted to the following members of the House for the remainder of this Parliament:

Valerie Ann Baroness Amos

James Michael Leathes Lord Prior

Select Committee Report

7 Committee of Selection 
The First Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed. (HL Paper 4)

Public Business

8 Queen’s Speech The debate on the motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty was resumed and, after further debate, was again adjourned until Wednesday 2 June.

9 Oaths The following Lords took and subscribed the oath and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct:

Denis Winston Lord Healey

Douglas Richard Lord Hurd of Westwell

The House adjourned at 6.58pm until Wednesday 2 June at 3.00pm.

Michael Pownall

Clerk of the Parliaments

Papers 

All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.

Instrument Withdrawn

The following negative instrument, laid before the House on 15 March, was withdrawn:

Draft Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes.

Command Paper

The following paper was presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:

Information Management-General Security Agreement between the United Kingdom and Spain concerning the Protection of Classified Information Exchanged between the Two Countries.    (7873)