Monday, 30 November 1964
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present re-engagement rate for ratings of the Royal Navy completing their first period of service; if the figure is satisfactory; and if he...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether a requirement exists for the production of a variable geometry carrier-borne multipurpose aircraft suitable for inter-Service use; and if he...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the future of the Cameron Barracks, Inverness and Fort George.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what representation of the deceased, or of the deceased's next of kin, is permitted at Service inquiries in substitution of inquests overseas, upon the...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the development of British surface-to-surface missiles for the Royal Navy and the Army.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for increasing the present level of recruitment to the Army.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Royal Air Force is to be equipped with the TSR2 and with supersonic vertical take-off and landing aircraft; what progress is being made with...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will initiate a complete review of the system of commuting pensions of non-commissioned ranks in the Armed Forces, including the delays in making...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to reduce expenditure on nuclear weapons.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the retention of the British military base at Aden.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will bring average wages for Her Majesty's Dockyards both for skilled and unskilled workers up to the national average.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of Her Majesty's ships have used the Simonstown naval base in the last three years.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the findings of the committee inquiring into British defence interests in space, under the chairmanship of Professor Bondi, will be made public.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when the ground support unit will be accommodated at Royal Air Force, Tangmere, and for how long it is proposed to remain at this station.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that an adequate number of suitable lodgings and furnished houses in the Weymouth and Portland area is available for the accommodation...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, in view of the fact that the Greenham Common Air Base has been unoccupied since last June, he will consult other Government Departments,...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he is satisfied that the high standard of British officers from Sandhurst for the Brigade of Gurkhas is being maintained; and if he will make a...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the Government have for the construction of additions to, or replacements of, warships in Her Majesty's Navy; and what criteria will be...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Ever-Readies; and whether he will make a statement as to the future rôle of this body.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the national expenditure on Cyprus from the time it became a base to 15th October, 1964; and what is now the estimated weekly cost of the base.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence why the joint British-Spanish naval exercises planned for next month have been cancelled.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for increasing the size of the Royal Navy.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for increasing regular recruitment to the Armed Forces.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of providing a military guard at Chequers for the week ending the 21st November.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the circumstances in which H.M.S. "Relentless" was fired upon in Cork Harbour on Saturday 21st November.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence in what way he has now widened the responsibilities of the three Service Ministers on an inter-Service basis.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence in view of the fact that the United States Air Force are to leave the Burtonwood Air Base, what plans he has for its future other than for exercise...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to receive replacements for the Shackleton aircraft of Coastal Command; and what aircraft these will be.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is to be the future use of the Royal Air Force Station at Marham, Norfolk.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to secure a high rate of retention of personnel in the women's Services; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he proposes to bring the British Army of the Rhine up to 55,000 men.
(by Private Notice)asked the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement about the safety of British subjects in the Congo.
(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any statement to make about the recent bomb incidents in Aden.
I beg to ask leave, Mr. Speaker, to move the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely, the need for...
Considered in Committee.
Question proposed, That the Clause stand part of the Bill.
7.45 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
[Queen's Recommendation signified]
Select Committee be appointed to control the arrangements for the Kitchen and Refreshment Rooms in the Department of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House:
Select Committee appointed to assist Mr. Speaker in arrangements for the re- porting and publishing of Debates and in regard to the form and distribution of the Notice Papers issued in...
Select Committee appointed to whom shall be referred all Petitions presented to the House, with the exception of such as are deposited in the Private Bill Office, and that such Committee do...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. George Rogers.]
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