Thursday, 6 May 2004
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment she has made of the impact on small businesses of changes in tax treatment set out in IR591.
What steps she is taking to improve the competitiveness of the UK pharmaceutical industry.
What plans she has to ensure that the reprocessing of end-of-life batteries can be undertaken in the UK.
What assessment she has made of the impact of budget reductions in the ACAS public helpline on the planned expansion of that service; and if she will make a statement.
If she will discuss with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister the amendment of building regulations to encourage the use of renewable energy products in new housing.
If she will make a statement on the reliability of postal services.
What action she is taking to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.
How many (a) gas and (b) electricity customers were disconnected from supply in error in the last year for which figures are available.
What action she is taking to ensure full payment of compensation to coal health claimants.
The Minister was asked—
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department regarding women prisoners.
What steps she is taking to encourage women to take degrees in information and communications technology.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for next week?
Mr. Frank Field, supported by Mr. Jon Owen Jones, Mr. Derek Wyatt, Kevin Brennan, Mr. David Willetts, Mr. Nigel Waterson, Mr. Steve Webb, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra Osborne, The Rev. Martin Smyth,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will have heard the concerns expressed by my hon. Friend the Member for North-East Hertfordshire (Mr. Heald) and colleagues on both sides of the House about...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered. [Relevant documents: First Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2003–04, HC 96, on Armed Forces Pensions and Compensation, and the...
'The Secretary of State may by regulation enable the Armed Forces Pension Scheme to make contributions to personal pension plans owned by members of the Reserve Forces.'.—[Mr. Brazier.]...
'(1) The Armed Forces Pay Review Body (the "Review Body") shall monitor the extent to which the scheme meets the recruitment and retention needs of the Armed Forces. (2) The Review Body shall...
'The power of the Secretary of State to modify an Armed Forces Pension Scheme may not on any occasion be exercised in any manner which would or might alter the onus on any person of proof as...
'The Secretary of State shall provide mechanisms to ensure that all personnel in this scheme who have completed 35 years service, but are not retained in service after their 55th birthday,...
'From 6th April 2005 existing widows and widowers currently in receipt of an unattributable Forces Family Pension shall retain that pension for life.'.—[Mr. Gerald Howarth.] Brought up, and...
Amendments made: No. 1, in page 7, line 43, leave out from second 'which,' to end of line 45 and insert 'applications to a Commissioner for leave to appeal under this section must be made;'. No....
Amendment made: No. 3, in page 12, line 7, at end insert— 'Naval and Military War Pensions, &c., Act 1915 (c. 83) Section 6.'.—[Mr. Caplin.] Order for Third Reading read.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kemp.]
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