House of Commons debates
Wednesday, 16 January 2013

  • Oral Answers to Questions — Wales
    The Secretary of State was asked—
    • Digital UK (11 speeches)
      If he will meet Digital UK to discuss the adequacy of levels of service experienced by television viewers in north-east Wales.
    • Defence Industry (8 speeches)
      What recent assessment he has made of the defence industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
    • Automotive Industry (6 speeches)
      What recent assessment he has made of the automotive industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
    • Aviation Policy (6 speeches)
      What recent discussions he has made on aviation policy in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
    • Tourism (18 speeches)
      When he last met representatives of the tourism industry in Wales and what representations he received at that time; and if he will make a statement.
    • Work Benefits (11 speeches)
      What assessment he has made of the economic effect on people working in Wales of reductions in tax credits and other benefits for working people.
    • Nuclear Power (8 speeches)
      What assessment he has made of the availability of skills in the nuclear power industry in Wales.
    • Fuel Poverty (8 speeches)
      What steps he is taking to tackle fuel poverty in Wales.
    • Aerospace Industry (6 speeches)
      What recent assessment he has made of the aerospace industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
    • Income Tax (11 speeches)
      What assessment he has made of the Government’s income tax policy so far as it relates to Wales.
  • Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister
    The Prime Minister was asked—
    • Engagements (61 speeches, 1 annotation)
      If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 January.
  • Point of Order (2 speeches)
    On a point of order, Mr Speaker. As you will be well aware, during last night’s Adjournment debate on Remploy I tried on a number of occasions to ask a question of the Minister. She refused...
  • Corporate Accountability and Safeguarding of Adults from Abuse and Neglect (1 speech)
    Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
  • Opposition Day — [14th Allotted Day] (0 speeches)
    • Examination Reform (168 speeches)
      I beg to move, That this House notes the breadth of opposition from business, the creative industries, champions of vocational education and schools to the Government’s plans to introduce...
    • Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency (140 speeches, 3 annotations)
      I beg to move, That this House notes that the typical annual dual fuel energy bill has now hit a record high of £1,400; notes with concern the warning from the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group...
    • Business without Debate (0 speeches)
  • deferred divisions (0 speeches)
    Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 41A(3)), That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of...
  • Deferred Division (0 speeches)
    • Charging orders (0 speeches)
      That the draft Charging Orders (Orders for Sale: Financial Thresholds) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 26 November 2012, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 279, Noes 214.