Tuesday, 28 February 2006
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the voting rights of hon. Members representing Scottish constituencies in relation to matters that affect only England.
What discussions he has had with Scottish Ministers on the contribution from Scotland to the UK's international climate change targets.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the future of nuclear submarine facilities in Scotland.
What improvements are planned to road links between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
What assessment his Department has made of the Arbuthnott report on electoral arrangements in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on hon. Members representing Scottish constituencies voting on the Education and Inspections Bill.
What discussions he has had with colleagues regarding voting rights of hon. Members representing constituencies in Scotland on matters that do not affect Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the Scottish fishing industry.
What recent assessment he has made of the relationship between the Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament.
The Minister of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on the level of electoral registration in the London borough of Barnet.
If she will make a statement on Government policy on equalising the number of registered electors per parliamentary constituency.
If she will make a statement on the voting rights of hon. Members representing constituencies outside England on matters relating exclusively to England.
What recent assessment she has made of the operation of the Electoral Commission.
How many of her civil servants are being transferred to the Judicial Appointments Commission; and if she will make a statement.
What steps the Department has taken to encourage the judiciary to interact with other professionals and the public in order to improve mutual understanding.
What assessment she has made of the administrative procedures for those recovering small claims following a court determination.
The Leader of the House was asked—
If he will make it his policy to enable all Bills to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny.
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What the final cost was of erecting the cover over the walkway in Star Chamber Court.
If the Commission will take steps to improve the signage for cyclists on the House of Commons estate.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What plans he has to bring forward proposals to reform the way in which EU business is scrutinised.
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
When the Commission will reconsider the need for a review of the Braithwaite report on the administration of the House of Commons.
What effects the Commission expects the new legislation on smoking will have on the House of Commons accommodation.
Secretary Ruth Kelly, supported by The Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Darling, Ms Secretary Hewitt, Secretary Tessa Jowell, Mr. Secretary...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to create an offence of criminal trespass with a vehicle; and for connected purposes. The House is familiar with the many issues surrounding...
Mr. James Paice accordingly presented a Bill to create an offence of criminal trespass with a vehicle; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
As amended in the Committee, further considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 11, in page 27, line 32, leave out 'Assembly Government' and insert 'Executive'.
I beg to move amendment No. 10, in page 30, line 25, leave out clause 51.
I beg to move amendment No. 63, in page 35, line 27, leave out clause 60.
I beg to move amendment No. 62, in page 41, line 4, leave out clause 75.
Amendment made: No. 34, in page 50, line 14, leave out 'proceedings of the Assembly' and insert 'Assembly proceedings'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendment proposed: No. 60, in page 51, line 38, leave out subsections (7) and (8) and insert— '(7) The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 30 days beginning...
Amendment made: No. 35, in page 56, line 18, after 'by' insert 'or by virtue of'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendment made: No. 36, in page 58, line 15, leave out 'proceedings of the Assembly' and insert 'Assembly proceedings'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendments made: No. 37, in page 58, line 37, leave out 'or Assembly Measure'. No. 38, in page 58, line 38, after '(4)' insert 'or a provision of an Assembly Measure'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendment made: No. 39, in page 63, line 6, at end insert— '(7) The validity of an Act of the Assembly is not affected by any failure to comply with provision made by or by virtue of...
Amendment made: No. 40, in page 65, line 19, after 'Treasury' insert 'may'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendment made: No. 67, in page 133, line 39, after 'Ministers', insert ', the Counsel General'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendments made: No. 41, in page 79, line 42, leave out paragraph (a). No. 42, in page 80, line 15, after second 'of', insert 'the Assembly or the Assembly Commission or records of'.—[Nick...
Amendment made: No. 43, in page 83, line 17, after 'competence' insert— '(b) that any provision of subordinate legislation made, or purporting to be made, under an Assembly Measure or Act...
Amendments made: No. 44, in page 85, line 43, at end insert '(but see also subsection (1A)).'. No. 45, in page 86, line 18, at end insert— '(1A) In sections 94(3), 108(2) and 150(2)...
Amendment made: No. 46, in page 152, line 17, at end insert ', and (b) in paragraph (a), after "other than" insert "the National Assembly for Wales Commission,".'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendment made: No. 47, in page 89, line 23, at end insert 'and Schedule 5'.—[Nick Ainger.]
Amendments made: No. 48, in page 170, line 31, leave out 'such power instead' and insert 'instead power to pass Assembly Measures in relation to that matter in the same terms as the relevant...
'No Order in Council under section 102(1) may be made after the expiration of the period of ten years after the passing of this Act.'. —[David Mundell.] Brought up, and read the First time.
'(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint a panel of not less than four and not more than six experts to recommend the sums of money to be allocated to the Welsh Consolidated Fund. (2) The...
'(1) The Welsh Ministers must make a scheme ("the business scheme") setting out how they propose, in the exercise of their functions, to take account of the interests of business. (2) The...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies and Assembly Electoral Regions (Wales) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 14th December, be approved.—[Mr. Cawsey.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 11439/05, draft Council directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards the place of supply of services; and welcomes the principle...
Ordered, That the Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 3459), dated 19th December 2005, the Common...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.——[Mr. Cawsey]
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