Tuesday, 12 December 1967
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
Queen's Consent, on behalf of the Duchy of Lancaster, signified,—
Mr. Speaker, I beg to present to this honourable House the humble Petition of the Reform Club of Hong Kong. Your Petitioner comprises over 30,000 full and associated members of all walks of life...
asked the Minister of Power what was the number of men and boys employed underground each year from 1963 to the most recent date, and the number of persons engaged in an official capacity from...
asked the Minister of Power what has been the total amount paid to date to the former coal owners for the mineral rights of the various coalfields.
asked the Minister of Power what representations he has received concerning the guaranteed supply of coke for industrial use during the next five years; and what reply he has sent.
asked the Minister of Power if he will make a statement on his talks with the Chairman of the National Coal Board regarding the loss of 300,000 jobs in the coal mines, and how far devaluation has...
asked the Minister of Power if agreement has been reached on the price of North Sea gas; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of Power what is his estimate of the increase in costs to the Scottish Gas Board of devaluation and the accompanying measures.
asked the Minister of Power what proposals he has for ensuring a guaranteed supply of gas of consistent quality to industry during the next five years.
asked the Minister of Power whether he will make a further statement on the question of steel prices for the shipbuilding industry.
asked the Minister of Power (1) what alteration he estimates will occur in the demands for indigenous fuels as a result of devaluation;
asked the Minister of Power what is expected to be the percentage increase in oil prices due to devaluation; and by how much he expects this will increase the price of a gallon of petrol.
asked the Minister of Power, in view of the fact that the gas and electricity boards advertise on television, cinema screens and in newspapers and periodicals and offer free gifts to customers...
asked the Minister of Power (1) how many books of petrol coupons he instructed to be printed as a result of the Middle East War; how many have actually been printed and how many remain on order;...
asked the Minister of Power how much of the £3,000 million a year spent on fuel is for domestic and industrial purposes, respectively; and approximately how much in each group is spent on...
asked the Minister of Power what estimate he has made of the effect of the Government's decision to reduce capital investment by the nationalised industries will have on proposals for nuclear...
asked the Minister of Power what action he has taken to make the intentions of the Government White Paper on Fuel Policy known to those employed in the British coal industry; and what further...
asked the Minister of Power whether a decision has yet been taken on the proposed Seaton Carew power station.
asked the Minister of Power what will be the average percentage rise in the electricity bills of private consumers, arising out of the September 1967 price increases.
asked the Minister of Power what representations he has made to the Electricity Council regarding the level of its appropriation for research.
asked the Minister of Power whether he will give a general direction to electricity boards to bring their hire-purchase terms into line financially with terms offered by free enterprise...
asked the Prime Minister what requests he has had from the Prime Minister of Australia to supply armaments to Australia; and what reply he has given.
asked the Prime Minister what steps he takes to keep himself informed of increases in the size and cost of the Civil Service.
asked the Prime Minister which Ministers are responsible for keeping a check on increases in prices, rents and mortgage interest rates, arising from devaluation; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to improve co-ordination between Economic Departments since devaluation.
asked the Prime Minister what progress has been achieved towards the conclusion of the Treaty of friendship and peaceful co-operation between Great Britain and the Union of Soviet Socialist...
asked the Prime Minister what consultations he had with the Confederation of British Industry, the Shipper's Council, the Chamber of Shipping and other user interests, before making his statement...
asked the Prime Minister to what extent his proposals for technological co-operation with Europe require the encouragement of arrangements involving a high degree of mobility of the personnel of...
asked the Prime Minister whether he is satisfied with the coordination between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs with regard to the preparation of...
asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the present state of the work of the Winter Emergencies Committee.
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I wish to make a statement on Rhodesia. On 14th November, I gave the House a report on my visit to Rhodesia. As I said then, Mr. Smith...
3.55 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
I have previously announced the selections that I have made of Amendments to the Motions that are now to be discussed by the House.
7.14 p.m.
9.3 p.m.
Ordered,
10.5 p.m.
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [14th November],
I beg to move, That, during the present Session, notice of a subject to be raised on any motion for which a ballot is held in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 5 (Precedence of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Harper.]
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