📜 Business without Debate

Commons Chamber

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Parliament approved new regulations for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and authorized significant financial assistance of up to £129 million to BioNTech UK for expanding R&D and AI activities. The Church of England’s measures on chancel repair and church funds investment were also passed for royal assent. MP Tim Farron presented a petition signed by 2,247 constituents urging the government to dual the A66 road to reduce congestion, boost the economy, and save lives.

Summary

  • Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: The House approved the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025. These regulations were presented by Gen Kitchen and will provide compensation for those affected by infected blood.

  • Church of England Measures: Two measures passed by the General Synod of the Church of England were approved. The Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure and the Church Funds Investment Measure will now be presented to His Majesty for Royal Assent. These were presented by Marsha de Cordova.

  • Financial Assistance to BioNTech: The House authorized the Secretary of State to provide financial assistance to BioNTech UK Limited. A grant of up to £129 million will support their expansion of Research and Development and Artificial Intelligence activities in the UK over the next 10 years. This was also presented by Gen Kitchen.

  • Petition for Dualling the A66: Tim Farron presented a petition signed by 2,247 constituents from Westmorland and Lonsdale. They are urging the Government to approve plans to dual the A66 from Penrith to Scotch Corner. The petitioners believe this would reduce congestion, boost the North’s economy, and decrease the number of serious and fatal accidents on the road.

Divisiveness

The session exhibits minimal disagreement. All motions presented were agreed to without debate, indicating a lack of dissenting views. The motions concerning the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations, the Church of England measures, and financial assistance to BioNTech UK Limited were all passed without any recorded opposition or debate. The only other item on the agenda was the presentation of a petition by Tim Farron regarding the dualling of the A66, which does not inherently indicate disagreement within the session itself but rather a request for action from the government. There is no evidence of any counterarguments, objections, or conflicting opinions expressed in the transcript provided. The session, therefore, shows a high level of consensus and cooperation among members present.