Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Second Readings opposed and deferred until Tuesday 28 February ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to address levels of PFI debt in NHS hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential risks of NHS reorganisation.
What recent assessment he has made of the future of private health care.
What steps he is taking to address underperforming hospital management teams.
What recourse patients have when denied facilities to which they are entitled under the NHS constitution.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of NHS allergy services.
What progress he has made in improving outcomes for NHS patients.
What progress he has made on tackling inequalities in cancer care.
If he will withdraw the Health and Social Care Bill.
What steps he is taking to improve the standard of dementia care in hospitals.
What progress he has made on reducing the costs of PFI schemes in the NHS.
What recent representations he has received from health care professionals on the Health and Social Care Bill.
I remind Members on both sides of the House—Back and Front Benchers alike—that topical questions and answers must be brief.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wish to raise with you an issue that goes to heart of the rights of hon. Members—whether they have been elected here 11 times and are in their 42nd year...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Peter Bone, supported by Mr Andrew Turner, Mr Nigel Dodds, Mr William Cash, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mr David Nuttall, Philip Davies and Mr...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 3B, and Lords amendment 26B.
I beg to move, That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 17625/11 and Addendum, relating to a draft Regulation adjusting, from 1 July 2011, the rate of contribution to the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the Order of 6 February (Financial Services Bill (Programme)) be varied, in paragraph 2, by the substitution for...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 17229/11 and Addenda 1 to 4, relating to a Commission Communication: Annual Growth Survey 2012; supports the Government’s view that...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Diamond Jubilee Licensing Hours) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.—(Mr Dunne.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 25) , That this House— (1) at its rising on Tuesday 27 March 2012, do adjourn until Monday 16 April 2012; (2) at its rising...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 145), That this House agrees with the Report [ 8 February] of the Liaison Committee.—(Mr Heath.) Question agreed to.
Further con sideration of Bill, as amended Debate resumed
I beg to move, amendment 22, to leave out clause 9.
Motion made, That— (1) there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 20 March; and (2) this House shall sit on Friday 23 March.—(Greg Hands.)
Motion made, That Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 6 and 13 July, 7 and 14 September, 19 and 26 October and 2, 9 and 30 November 2012 and 18 and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Greg Hands.)
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