Published: Wednesday 15 April 2020

Questions for oral answer on a future day (Future Day Orals)

Questions for oral answer on a future day as of Wednesday 15 April 2020. T Indicates a topical question. Members are selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question. [R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.

Questions for Answer on Tuesday 21 April

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

1 Alan Mak (Havant): What steps his Department is taking to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate. (901938)

2 Andrew Bowie (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine): What steps he is taking with the Attorney General to ensure the continued operation of the CPS during the covid-19 outbreak. (901939)

3 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden): What steps he is taking to ensure the safety of (a) prison staff and (b) prisoners during the covid-19 outbreak. (901940)

4 Mrs (Basingstoke): What plans he has to ensure that courts are able to respond to increases in domestic abuse cases (a) during and (b) after the covid-19 outbreak. (901941)

5 Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield): What changes are required for the effective operation of courts and tribunals during the covid-19 outbreak. (901942)

6 Sam Tarry (Ilford South): What steps he is taking to ensure that private (a) prisons and (b) probation contractors are taking appropriate measures in response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901943)

7 Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Washington and Sunderland West): What assessment he has made of the preparedness of prisons to respond to the covid-19 outbreak. (901944)

8 Bim Afolami (Hitchin and Harpenden): What assessment he has made of the level of compliance with social distancing measures by (a) criminal and (b) civil courts during the covid-19 outbreak. (901945) 2 Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY

9 Scott Benton (Blackpool South): What steps he is taking to protect the public from (a) serious offenders and (b) terrorists. (901946)

10 Peter Aldous (Waveney): What steps his Department is taking to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate. (901947)

11 (Ynys Môn): What steps his Department is taking to protect the public in response to the temporary release of prisoners during the covid-19 outbreak. (901948)

12 Jacob Young (Redcar): What steps his Department is taking to protect the public in response to the temporary release of prisoners during the covid-19 outbreak. (901949)

13 Mr William Wragg (Hazel Grove): What estimate he has made of the number of prison staff that are absent from work as a result of covid-19. (901950)

14 Angela Richardson (Guildford): What steps his Department is taking to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate. (901951)

15 Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central): What assessment he has made of the preparedness of prisons to respond to the covid-19 outbreak. (901952)

16 Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington): What changes his Department plans to make to the operation of probation services during the covid-19 outbreak. (901953)

17 (Newport East): What changes are required for the effective operation of courts and tribunals during the covid-19 outbreak. (901954)

18 Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington): What changes his Department plans to make to the operation of probation services during the covid-19 outbreak. (901955)

19 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): What steps he is taking to ensure that magistrates courts continue to operate during the covid-19 outbreak. (901956)

20 Laura Trott (Sevenoaks): What steps his Department is taking to increase the use of video and audio to conduct court proceedings during the covid-19 outbreak. (901957)

21 Rob Butler (Aylesbury): What steps his Department is taking to ensure that victims of crime are supported through the criminal justice system during the covid-19 outbreak. [R] (901958)

22 Liz Twist (Blaydon): What assessment he has made of the preparedness of prisons to respond to the covid-19 outbreak. (901959)

23 Philip Davies (Shipley): How many offenders will be released each year six months before the halfway point in their sentence as a result of the extension of the Home Detention Curfew. (901960)

24 Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West): What steps he is taking to help prevent the transmission of covid-19 among (a) prison staff and (b) prisoners. (901961) Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY 3

25 Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood): Whether his Department has been allocated additional funds to mitigate the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the justice system. (901962)

At 3:15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

T 1 (Burnley): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901963)

T 2 Tom Hunt (Ipswich): (901964)

T 3 Carolyn Harris (Swansea East): (901965)

T 4 Maria Eagle (Garston and Halewood): (901966)

T 5 (Rhondda): (901967)

T 6 Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd): (901968)

T 7 Abena Oppong-Asare (Erith and Thamesmead): (901969)

T 8 (Warrington South): (901970)

T 9 Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton): (901971)

T 10 Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd): (901972)

Questions for Answer on Wednesday 22 April

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

1 Marco Longhi (Dudley North): What assessment he has made of the role of the Union in tackling the covid-19 outbreak. (901908)

2 Christian Matheson (City of Chester): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on support for Welsh businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901909)

3 Carolyn Harris (Swansea East): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for people in Wales whose employment has been adversely affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901910)

4 Suzanne Webb (Stourbridge): What stakeholder engagement he has undertaken in response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901911) 4 Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY

5 Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth): What steps he is taking to ensure that procurement of (a) personal protective equipment, (b) medical appliances and (c) testing kits in response to the covid-19 outbreak operates effectively between the UK and Welsh Governments. (901912)

6 Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn): What steps the Government has taken to repatriate Welsh citizens stranded abroad as a result of the covid-19 outbreak. (901913)

7 (Bury South): What assessment he has made of the role of the Union in tackling the covid-19 outbreak. (901914)

8 Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What arrangements are in place with the Welsh Government to co-ordinate the response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901915)

9 Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for people in Wales whose employment has been adversely affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901916)

10 Aaron Bell (Newcastle-under-Lyme): What financial support the Government has allocated to the Welsh Government in response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901917)

11 Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the covid-19 outbreak. (901918)

12 Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire): What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the deployment of military personnel to Wales in response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901919)

13 Margaret Greenwood (Wirral West): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the covid-19 outbreak. (901920)

14 Scott Benton (Blackpool South): What steps his Department is taking to strengthen economic links between Wales and the North West of England. (901921)

15 Geraint Davies (Swansea West): What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of maintaining the existing transition period deadline. (901922)

At 12:00pm Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

1 Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April. (901923)

2 Lucy Powell (Manchester Central): (901924)

3 David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale): (901925)

4 Barry Gardiner (Brent North): (901926) Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY 5

5 Naz Shah (Bradford West): (901927)

6 Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon): (901928)

7 Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): (901929)

8 Sally-Ann Hart (Hastings and Rye): (901930)

9 Nick Fletcher (Don Valley): What recent steps the Government has taken to ensure that the NHS has adequate supplies of personal protective equipment. (901931)

10 Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April. (901932)

11 Matt Vickers (Stockton South): (901933)

12 James Sunderland (Bracknell): (901934)

13 Sir Edward Davey (Kingston and Surbiton): (901935)

14 Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East): (901936)

15 (Brecon and Radnorshire): (901937)

Questions for Answer on Thursday 23 April

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

1 Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the gambling industry on protection of vulnerable online gamblers during the covid-19 outbreak. (901870)

2 Rob Roberts (Delyn): What steps his Department is taking to tackle disinformation on covid-19. (901871)

3 Laura Farris (Newbury): What steps he is taking to support the racing industry. (901872)

4 Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle): What assessment his Department has made of the potential long-term financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on rugby league. (901873)

5 Mohammad Yasin (Bedford): What support the Government is providing to local and regional news organisations during the covid-19 outbreak. (901874)

6 (): What progress his Department has made on delivering the Shared Rural Network. (901875) 6 Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY

7 Abena Oppong-Asare (Erith and Thamesmead): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the support available for self-employed people working in the digital, culture, media and sport sectors affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901876)

8 Matt Vickers (Stockton South): What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the sustainability of (a) civil society organisations and (b) charities affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901877)

9 Maria Eagle (Garston and Halewood): What steps he is taking to support the heritage and tourism sector during the covid-19 outbreak. (901878)

10 Alan Mak (Havant): What discussions he has had with representatives of the technology sector on its response to the covid-19 outbreak. (901879)

11 Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the gambling industry on protection of vulnerable online gamblers during the covid-19 outbreak. (901880)

12 Daisy Cooper (St Albans): If he will convene a virtual forum for representatives of (a) the creative industries and (b) political parties in Parliament to discuss Government support for the creative industries during the covid-19 outbreak. (901881)

13 Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield): What recent assessment he has made of the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on professional football; and what steps the Government is taking to support football clubs during that outbreak. (901882)

14 Dame Cheryl Gillan (Chesham and Amersham): What steps his Department is taking to tackle disinformation on covid-19. (901883)

15 Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire): What steps his Department is taking to ensure the effective delivery of broadband and telecommunications. (901884)

16 Ms Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston): What assessment his Department has made of the potential long-term financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on lower league football clubs. (901885)

17 Ms Angela Eagle (Wallasey): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the support available for self-employed people working in the digital, culture, media and sport sectors affected by the covid-19 outbreak. (901886)

18 Neil Coyle (Bermondsey and Old Southwark): What steps his Department is taking to support (a) charities and (b) local community organisations during the covid-19 outbreak. (901887) Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY 7

At 10:00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

T 1 Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901888)

T 2 Jacob Young (Redcar): (901889)

T 3 Damian Hinds (East Hampshire): (901890)

T 4 Sarah Atherton (Wrexham): (901891)

T 5 Mary Glindon (North Tyneside): (901892)

T 6 Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall): (901893)

T 7 Philip Dunne (Ludlow): (901894)

T 8 Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): (901895)

At 10:10am Oral Questions to the Attorney General

1 Carolyn Harris (Swansea East): What discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the capacity of the CPS to investigate the increase in domestic violence cases during the covid-19 outbreak. (901896)

2 John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): What recent steps she has taken to support pro bono work by lawyers. (901897)

3 Rob Roberts (Delyn): What recent steps she has taken to support pro bono work by lawyers. (901898)

4 Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton): What recent progress the CPS has made on increasing prosecution rates for serious fraud. (901899)

5 Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent): What discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the capacity of the CPS to investigate the increase in domestic violence cases during the covid-19 outbreak. (901900)

6 Mr William Wragg (Hazel Grove): What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS during the covid-19 outbreak. (901901)

7 Tom Hunt (Ipswich): What steps she is taking to ensure the effectiveness of the CPS during the covid-19 outbreak. (901902)

8 Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on CPS management of people remanded on bail during the covid-19 outbreak. (901903) 8 Wednesday 15 April 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ON A FUTURE DAY

9 Sarah Atherton (Wrexham): What recent steps she has taken to support pro bono work by lawyers. (901904)

10 Richard Graham (Gloucester): What plans she has for the allocation of the additional £85 million to the CPS. (901905)

11 Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton): What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the effect of the covid-19 contact tracing app on civil liberties. (901906)

12 Alex Cunningham (Stockton North): What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the use of the powers contained in the Coronavirus Act 2020. (901907)