Thursday, 6 May 1965
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order of the Secretary of State relating to the borough of Llanelly, presented by Mr. James Griffiths; read the First time; and referred to the Examiners of...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what action he is taking to improve car parking facilities in the Snowdon National Park and particularly in the Llanberis Pass.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the subjects of his recent discussions with leaders of the coal industry; and whether he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total of claims for relief for flood damage caused in Wales last December; and what percentage of these claims have been met.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what action he will take to provide employment for the 500 men likely to be affected by the closure of Fforchaman Colliery.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will issue a circular to recommend local authorities in Wales to extend any leases expiring in the near future on the same terms and until such...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has for increasing the number of medical students.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he has taken to expand the work of the Agricultural Research Council and other organisations engaged in agricultural research.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will take steps to set up a control body for professional wrestling similar to that in existence for boxing, in order to ensure...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if lie will make a statement on the results of the consideration he has given to whether any change is necessary in the quantities and types...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will now reconsider the 1965–66 financial arrangements for the schools minor works programme in order to give greater assistance...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in what way provision of classrooms, showers, toilets, and other accommodation at Bideford East of Water falls short of the standards laid...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to encourage the study of mathematics at sixth form level, as a prerequisite to the education of scientists and engineers.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in what way provision of classrooms, showers and toilets and other accommodation at Northam Primary School falls short of the standards laid...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress he has made in setting up an educational trust with a view to the integration of the public schools within the State system of...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will publish his proposed circular on the reorganisation of secondary education in the form of a White Paper.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will ensure that the staff of secondary schools who give guidance on careers are aware of the special need of early advice to...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he is taking to encourage the development of school career departments.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is aware of the need for a college of music for the Yorkshire area; and, in view of the valuable work already being done by the...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what assistance he will give to the English Schools Athletic Association in connection with their annual sports at Watford in July, 1965.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has yet reached a decision concerning the move of the Chelsea College of Science and Technology to Hertfordshire as the basis of...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will withdraw Circular 8/60, in order to enable all local education authorities to provide as many nursery schools as they consider to...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many local education authorities have requested additional teachers, over and above their quota, for remedial teaching with children...
asked the Secretary a State for Education and Science how many substandard schools, primary and secondary, are still in use; and what would be the cost of bringing these up to standard, either by...
asked the Prime Minister whether, following the further Ministerial talks, he will now make a statement on German support costs.
asked the Prime Minister what decision has now been reached by Her Majesty's Government regarding the recognition of the competence of the European Commission on Human Rights to receive petitions...
asked the Prime Minister who are the three advisers who comprise the committee charged with the carrying out of positive vetting of the Civil Service.
asked the Prime Minister what are the instructions given to Ministers about taking part in public processions and demonstrations of a controversial nature.
asked the Prime Minister if he will take steps to amend the House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act, 1949, with respect to the representation of Northern Ireland in the House of Commons.
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state the business of the House for next week?
May I say that neither of the Amendments to the Prime Minister's Motion is selected.
Ploughing Grants Scheme 1965 [draft laid before the House, 8th April], approved.—[Mr. John Mackie.]
10.16 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Sydney Irving.]
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