Monday, 16 February 1959
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Paymaster-General whether he is aware of the considerable discrepancy for certain steel material between export prices and prices charged United Kingdom customers, and that steel...
asked the Paymaster-General if he is satisfied, in view of the recent pipeline burst at the Padworth petroleum installation and the subsequent pollution of the River Kennet, that proper...
asked the Paymaster-General what Government-sponsored or Government-aided research organisations conduct research into the utilisation of United Kingdom fuel resources.
asked the Pay master-General what general direction he has given to the Central Electricity Generating Board to close old coal-fired power stations.
asked the Paymaster-General what period of supply the £6,002,600 stock of petroleum products mentioned in the Civil Supplementary Estimates is expected to cover.
asked the Paymaster-General what is the term of office of Mr. A. G. Stewart, a member of the Iron and Steel Board; and when that term of office expires.
asked the Paymaster-General what notifications have been given by iron and steel producers to the Iron and Steel Board, over the last 12 months, of decisions to close down production facilities,...
asked the Paymaster-General if the Minister of Power will call a conference of the heads of the coal, gas, and electricity undertakings to work out plans for closer co-operation.
asked the Paymaster-General how many atomic power stations are now under construction and where; how many more are planned for commencement before 1965 and where; and what total capital cost and...
asked the Paymaster-General what percentage of the total inland fuel consumption was met by coal, and by oil, respectively, in 1958.
asked the Paymaster-General, in view of the liklihood that further collieries will be closed, whether he will confer with other Government Departments with a view to the settlement of new...
asked the Paymaster-General, in view of the redundancy among coalminers, what general directions he has given to the National Coal Board to ensure a proportionate reduction of its officials and staff.
asked the Paymaster-General what is the authorised strength of the Mines Inpectorate; and what is the present number on the establishment.
asked the Paymaster-General what general direction he has given to the National Coal Board to provide full pension rights to redundant mineworkers.
asked the Paymaster-General what diminution of domestic coal consumption occurred during the 12 months ended 31st January, 1959, compared with earlier years; what estimate of the reasons for this...
asked the Minister of Supply what steps he is taking to coordinate the requirements of the Armed Forces for helicopters so as to avoid duplication and overlapping in production.
asked the Minister of Supply what consideration is being given to the need for an ultra-long-range military transport aircraft.
asked the Minister of Supply by what combination of engine and airframe design the TSR2 is given the ability to operate from airfields of moderate length and light construction.
Mrs. Slater: asked the Minister of Health what is the amount of food which has been condemned at the ports during the year 1958 because of radioactivity.
Mrs. Slater: asked the Minister of Health what organisations he is consulting on the question of a chiropody service.
Mrs. Slater: asked the Minister of Health why he has not included tuberculosis in the Food Regulations which specify certain diseases which should exclude employment from food preparation.
asked the Minister of Health if he will discuss with the General Medical Council the desirability of including either a compulsory paper or a compulsory question on psychiatry in the medical...
asked the Minister of Health what report he has received from the Watford Corporation in regard to the experimental trial of the fluoridisation of water supplies at present in progress.
asked the Minister of Health why a charge is made for lenses of children's spectacles where a parent prefers a frame other than one in the standard range and is prepared to pay for that frame.
asked the Minister of Health what progress is being made with the production and distribution of transistor hearing aids in the Newcastle-on-Tyne Regional Board Area.
asked the Minister of Health whether he will make a statement about the provision of accommodation for the elderly and chronic sick in Eastbourne.
asked the Minister of Health how many midwives were engaged in practice in England and Wales during the last year for which records are available; how many ceased to practise during this year;...
asked the Minister of Health on what grounds he has satisfied himself that prices for corticosteroids which operated until July, 1958, at which period identical prices had been submitted to his...
asked the Minister of Health when the experimental scheme for the training of ancillary dental workers provided for under the Dentists Act, 1957, is to commence.
asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in establishing a central research and intelligence section in his Department capable of undertaking the studies recommended by the...
asked the Minister of Health whether he will hold an inquiry into responsibly made allegations, details of which have been sent to him, that a Birmingham hospital sent home an elderly and...
asked the Minister of Health what guidance he proposes to give to regional hospital boards with regard to the establishment of units for the treatment of patients suffering from psychopathic disorder.
asked the Minister of Health if he will make funds available for a research study in a sample of hospitals, with a view to ascertaining the reason for the continuing rise in the cost of drugs and...
asked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to ensure uniformity between the gradings of staff in regional board and teaching hospitals.
asked the Minister of Health what are his plans to provide a new hospital at Leek, Staffordshire, in view of the fact that people living in the Leek and Cheadle areas now often have to travel...
Mr. G. Wilson: asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made with the plans for the new hospital at St. Austell; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of Health whether he will publish the findings of the progress reports he has received from hospital authorities on the introduction of the shorter working week for hospital...
asked the Minister of Health whether he has yet agreed to meet a joint deputation of management and staff side representatives of the Society of Radiographers to discuss new agreements on...
asked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, when the Medical Research Council last appointed a mental health committee, and when was its last meeting; and if...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement about the case of John Waters. I have given careful consideration to the terms of the Motion standing in the name of the hon. Member for...
Proceedings on the Malta (Letters Patent) Bill exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House).— [The Prime Minister.]
Order for Second Reading read.
[Queen's Recommendation signified.]
Considered in Committee; reported, without Amendment.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Bryan.]
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