Lexden

Hong Kong and tuition fees in Lords questions for government

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

The House of Lords checks and challenges government decisions and action at the start of business from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Lords checks and challenges government decisions and action at the start of business from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July.
  • This week, members question the government on issues including a smoke-free England, Hong Kong, teaching creative subjects and reimbursing tuition fees.
  • Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) quizzes government on including a human rights threshold in telecommunications legislation.
  • Lord Lexden (Conservative) seeks information from the government about the reopening of churches.