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Orders of the Day: Schedule 7 — Repeals (27 Oct 2008) has video

Geoff Hoon: ...to the other place. The rigorous pre-legislative scrutiny carried out last year by the Select Committee on Transport, then under the chairmanship of the late Gwyneth Dunwoody, helped to lay the foundations. I am sorry that she will not be giving me the benefit of her trenchant advice. I well recall that she once observed about one of my speeches on Europe that she thought that she...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Non-departmental Public Bodies (24 Jan 2007)

Geoff Hoon: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is responsible for the following non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs): British Council Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Westminster Foundation for Democracy Great Britain-China Centre British Association for Central and Eastern Europe Diplomatic Service Appeals Board Government Hospitality Advisory Committee for the Purchase of Wine Wilton Park...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Public Appointments (19 Jul 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...Service Appeal Board Chair: Vacant Remuneration: £0 Deputy Chair: Diana Ratzer Remuneration: £0 Notes: Remuneration is only paid when the Board meets. The Board last sat in 2004. The Government Hospitality Advisory Committee for the Purchase of Wine Chair: Sir David Wright Remuneration: £0 Secretary: Robert Alexander Remuneration: £0 Civil Servant Notes: None Wilton...

Strategic Defence Review (18 Jul 2002)

Mr Geoff Hoon: ...we are currently engaged. But the new chapter is about planning for the longer term. International terrorism and other asymmetric threats are long-term challenges. To plan effectively, we need a solid foundation of resources. I am delighted to say that the results of the spending review—set out by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer earlier this week—provide an...

Orders of the Day — European Communities (Amendment) Bill (20 May 1992)

Mr Geoff Hoon: ...proper tribute to my predecessor. Frank Haynes was popular in all parts of the House because of his genuine friendliness and good humour, his commitment to a range of good causes—from local hospitals to the fortunes of Sutton Town football club. He was popular with political friends and opponents alike. Had I needed any convincing of that, it was confirmed recently when, with...