Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Resolved , That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report from the...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the benefits to Northern Ireland of remaining part of the UK.
What meetings he has had with political parties in Northern Ireland on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
What representations he has received from the Finucane family since his announcement of the Pat Finucane review.
What discussions he has had on promoting inward investment in Northern Ireland.
What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive on economic development.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the contribution of soldiers from Northern Ireland to UK defence capability; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 March.
When he next expects to visit Central Ayrshire.
Labour-controlled Corby borough council—[ Interruption. ]
I beg to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of Her Accession to the Throne. That the said Address be presented to Her Majesty by...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. This has been an important day, and we have just had an excellent debate. It is therefore disappointing that the Department for Work and Pensions chose this...
I have a very short statement to make about the arrangements for Tuesday 20 March. The House will meet for Prayers at 9.45 am. I will then suspend the sitting until 2.30 pm. Members attending...
I beg to move, That this House welcomes the NI 2012 campaign to change perceptions of Northern Ireland and to encourage many more visitors to come to Northern Ireland; notes that, despite current...
I beg to move, That this House notes the passage of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Bill through the United States Senate, the Bill to condemn corruption and impunity in Russia in...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the reform of specialist disability employment support. Today, the Government have published a Command Paper, setting out our...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.—(Mr Vara.)...
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.—(Mr Vara.) Question...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 15243/11 and Addenda 1 to 4, relating to a draft regulation laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the...
Ordered, That at the sitting on Monday 12 March the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on: (1) the Motion in the name of Sir George Young relating to Backbench...
Ordered, That at the sitting on Tuesday 13 March— (1) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motion in the name of Edward Miliband as if the...
The village of Torphichen has one shop, and in that shop there was a sub-post office. Sadly, because of family circumstances, the previous owner closed the shop and returned the licence for the...
To the House of Commons, this petition of residents of the United Kingdom, collected in Marton, Coulby Newham, Guisborough, Saltburn and Redcar over a period of one week, amounts to more than 700...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Vara.)
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 16175/11 and Addenda 1 to 4, relating to a Draft Regulation on the safety of offshore oil and gas prospection, exploration and production...
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