Monday, 24 November 2014
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent progress he has made on reserve recruitment; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to protect the pensions of war widows who subsequently remarry or cohabit.
What recent discussions he has had with his middle east counterparts on steps to counter ISIL.
What recent discussions he has had with his Libyan counterpart on bilateral training programmes.
What recent progress has been made on the armed forces drawdown from Afghanistan
What progress he has made on strengthening the armed forces covenant.
What steps he is taking to promote service in the Army Reserve.
What recent steps the UK has taken against ISIL in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
When (a) HMS Queen Elizabeth and (b) HMS Prince of Wales will set out to sea under their own power for the first time.
What progress he has made on meeting the objectives of the Army 2020 programme; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of resources available to process compensation claims for injured armed forces veterans.
What steps his Department is taking to assist those affected by the Ebola outbreak.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. On 4 November, I tabled a written question to the Home Secretary, asking how many Libyan service personnel who received training in the UK had claimed asylum. I...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Committee
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With the leave of the House, I propose to take motions 2 to 4 together. Motion made, and Question proposed forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Marriage of Same Sex Couples (Conversion of Civil Partnership) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
That the draft Consular Marriages and Marriages under Foreign Law (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 October, be approved. That the draft Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act...
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Tajikistan) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved. That the draft Double Taxation...
That the draft Fuel Poverty (England) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 22 October, be approved.—(John Penrose.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question proposed...
That the draft Paternity and Adoption Leave (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.—(John Penrose.) Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Legislative Reform (Entertainment Licensing) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 8 July, be approved. —(John Penrose.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That Mr Robert Buckland be discharged from the Select Committee appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords as the Joint Committee on Consolidation, &c., Bills.—(John...
Ordered, That David Morris be discharged from the Science and Technology Committee.—(John Penrose, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Mr Pat McFadden and Mr George Mudie be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Rushanara Ali and Mike Kane be added.—(John Penrose, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(John Penrose.)
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