House of Commons debates
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
- Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland
The Secretary of State was asked—
- Scottish Independence (19 speeches)
What steps he is taking to promote the benefits of Scotland remaining within the UK.
- Modern Apprenticeship Scheme (10 speeches)
What discussions he has had on the effect of the Scottish Government’s modern apprenticeship scheme on employment in Scotland.
- Employment Opportunities (19 speeches)
What steps he is taking to expand employment opportunities in Scotland.
- Scottish Agricultural Industry (6 speeches)
What recent discussions representatives of his Department have had with representatives of the Scottish agricultural industry.
- Youth Unemployment (11 speeches)
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on youth unemployment.
- Energy Prices (6 speeches)
What steps he is taking to reduce energy prices in Scotland.
- Devolved Government (Funding) (6 speeches)
What steps he is taking to reform central Government funding for the devolved Government in Scotland.
- Scottish Fishing Industry (8 speeches)
What assessment he has made of the implications for the Scottish fishing industry of the recent EU Fisheries Council.
- Dr David Livingstone (4 speeches)
What plans he has to mark the bicentenary of Dr David Livingstone’s birth in March 2013.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister
The Prime Minister was asked—
- Engagements (42 speeches)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 June.
- Benefit Cap (6 speeches)
If he will amend his policy on the benefit cap in respect of families with children.
- Engagements (22 speeches)
Wales is the only nation in the UK without a single yard of electrified rail track, thanks in part to the Labour party. As a former Secretary of State for Wales, could the Foreign Secretary...
- Directors’ Pay (71 speeches)
I welcome this opportunity to set out the Government’s proposals for directors’ pay. This follows extensive consultation with business and the investment community. Since I first...
- Points of Order (4 speeches)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. My constituent Fran Prenga is languishing in a Greek prison, in conditions that are clearly unacceptable and with normal standards of judicial process not...
- Bills Presented — Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) John McDonnell, supported by Mr Andrew Tyrie, Mr George Mudie, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Andrew Love, Andrea Leadsom, Teresa Pearce, John Mann,...
- Scrap Metal Dealers Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Richard Ottaway, supported by Chris Kelly, Sir Tony Baldry, Graham Jones, Graham Allen, Simon Hughes and Caroline Lucas, presented a Bill...
- Social Care (Local Sufficiency) and Identification of Carers Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Barbara Keeley, supported by Heidi Alexander, Sir Tony Baldry, Annette Brooke, Alex Cunningham, Dr Hywel Francis, Mrs Sharon Hodgson, Diana...
- Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Gavin Barwell, supported by Mr Charles Walker, Nicky Morgan, Oliver Colvile, Dr Julian Lewis, Sir Peter Bottomley, Alison Seabeck,...
- Mobile Homes Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Peter Aldous, supported by Stephen McPartland, Heather Wheeler, Natascha Engel, Sarah Newton, Annette Brooke, Andrew Miller, Steve Brine,...
- Family Justice (Transparency, Accountability and Cost of Living) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) John Hemming presented a Bill to make provision regarding arrangements for children involved in court cases; to make provision about the...
- Antarctic Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Neil Carmichael, supported by Martin Caton, Katy Clark, Zac Goldsmith, Dr Julian Huppert, Mr Bernard Jenkin, Charlotte Leslie, Caroline...
- Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sir Paul Beresford presented a Bill to make provision about interference with wireless telegraphy in prisons and similar institutions. Bill...
- Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Richard Harrington, supported by John Healey, John Mann, Stephen Pound, Mr William Cash, Mr Richard Shepherd, Mr James Clappison, Mr Edward...
- Winter Fuel Allowance Payments (Off Gas Grid Claimants) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Mike Weir, supported by Hywel Williams, Mr Nigel Dodds, Sarah Newton, Albert Owen, Mr Alan Reid, Ms Margaret Ritchie, Sir Robert Smith,...
- Prisons (Property) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Stuart Andrew, supported by Sheryll Murray, Jason McCartney, Martin Vickers, Kris Hopkins, Iain Stewart, Andrew Percy, Jessica Lee, Conor...
- Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sheryll Murray, supported by Jackie Doyle-Price, James Wharton, Oliver Colvile, Ian Paisley, Charlie Elphicke, Martin Vickers, Stuart...
- Off-Road Vehicles (registration) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Lindsay Roy, supported by Mr David Anderson, Fiona Bruce, Mr Mike Hancock, Barbara Keeley, David Mowat, Fiona O'Donnell, Jim McGovern, Iain...
- Presumption of Death Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) John Glen, supported by Ann Coffey, Sir Peter Bottomley, Zac Goldsmith, Sir Bob Russell, Mrs Madeleine Moon, Jeremy Lefroy, Fiona Bruce, Mr...
- Price Marking (Consumer Information) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Jo Swinson, supported by Mrs Linda Riordan, Mrs Anne McGuire, Laura Sandys, Justin Tomlinson, Jonathan Edwards, Caroline Lucas, Lorely...
- International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mark Hendrick, supported by Alison McGovern and Mr Michael McCann, presented a Bill to make provision about the meeting by the United...
- Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Simon Kirby, supported by Chris Heaton-Harris, Paul Maynard, Paul Goggins, Karen Bradley, Mr Robert Buckland, Damian Hinds, Robert Halfon,...
- General Anti Tax-Avoidance Principle Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Michael Meacher, supported by Sir Alan Beith, Sir Peter Bottomley, Tom Brake, Frank Dobson, Andrew George, Helen Goodman, Kelvin...
- Transparency in UK Company Supply Chains (Eradication of Slavery) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Michael Connarty, supported by Tom Brake, Katy Clark, Mr Tom Clarke, Ann Coffey, Stella Creasy, Jim Dobbin, Mark Durkan, Dr Julian Lewis,...
- European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill (0 speeches)
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Douglas Carswell, supported by Mr Philip Hollobone, Steve Baker, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, Philip Davies and Mark Reckless, presented a...
- Opposition Day — [2nd Allotted Day] (0 speeches)
- Disability Benefits and Social Care (166 speeches, 3 annotations)
I beg to move, That this House believes that cuts to support for disabled people and carers pose a potential risk to their dignity and independence and will have wider social and economic costs;...
- Regional Pay (169 speeches)
I advise the House that Mr Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
- Business without Debate — Delegated Legislation (0 speeches)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
- Representation of the People (0 speeches)
That the draft Electoral Registration Data Schemes Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 9 May, be approved.—(Michael Fabricant.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question...
- Criminal Law (0 speeches)
That the draft Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (England and Wales) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 5 March 2012, in the previous Session of...
- Social Security (0 speeches)
That the draft Social Security (Civil Penalties) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 14 May, be approved.—(Michael Fabricant.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
- Criminal Law (0 speeches)
That the draft Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 5 March 2012, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.—(Michael Fabricant.)...
- Community Hospitals (North-East) (22 speeches)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Michael Fabricant .)
- Deferred Division (0 speeches)
- Local Government (0 speeches)
That the draft Community Right to Challenge (Fire and Rescue Authorities and Rejection of Expressions of Interest) (England) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 30 April 2012,...
