The first question concerned the Single Farm Payments of the Common Agricultural Policy and when these would start. Other questions involved the promotion of women's Football; a national motto; and requests for assistance by US authorities in investigating bribery claims with respect to the sale of aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

A Private Notice Question on plans to extend the period of pre-charge detention for terrorist suspects was asked by Baroness Neville-Jones and responded to by Lord West of Spithead. The Employment Bill was introduced and given its first reading. There followed two debates , the first on DEFRA and the second on schools. The Consolidated Fund Bill was brought from the Commons and read a first time. Then the House debated the EU Committee's report "Prum: An effective Weapon against Terrorism and Crime?". The House adjourned at 6.37pm.

The Local Transport Bill was considered in Grand Committee from 2pm until 5.49pm - clauses 1 to 16 were considered, day two is scheduled for Wednesday 12th December.