Thursday, 6 March 1969
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received about the effects on small firms in Wales of the restriction on bank credit; and what action he proposes to take.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will now give an estimate of the cost to public funds of the arrangements to bring Ambassadors and Commonwealth representatives to the...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in view of the further increase in Bank Rate, he has considered the position of housing purchasers in Wales; what discussions he has had with...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what additional road improvements he will initiate to ensure better communications to the town and port of Barry.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what assistance was given by his Department in compiling the Green PaperThe Task Ahead.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether further copies of the Colcon Survey Report on proposed routes for the A55 are now available and what representations he has received from local...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the overall trading position on all operations undertaken by the Forestry Commission in Wales in forest year 1968.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what estimate his Department is making of the growth of drug taking among schoolchildren and young people; and what consultations he...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the latest British position in relation to participation in the 300 GeV C.E.R.N. accelerator.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what study he has made of an all-weather material as a surface for pitches, enabling schools to continue playing school foot-ball matches...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of the decision on economy grounds of the Greater London Council not to hold this year the triennial open-air sculpture...
Mr. Wadding ton: asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of 24-year old graduate teachers earn £1,350 per annum.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further plans he has to assist schools this year in the introduction of computer education.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the annual recurrent cost of the Council for National Academic Awards; and how much of this is met by students' fees.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has for allowing exemptions when the school-leaving age is raised to 16 years.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will encourage research into the preservation of rare species which are in danger of extinction in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in considering the scheme proposed by the Arts Council, the Society of Authors and the Publishers Association...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what reports he has received from local educational organisations of the extent and value of work experience schemes in factories, shops and...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will arrange an inquiry into the present arrangements and machinery for collective bargaining by all those engaged in the...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what study he is making of the possibilities of reducing primary school classes of over 40 children by a more even distribution of children...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to recruit more men into the teaching profession.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what extra funds will be made available to the Natural Environment Research Council for the implementation of the flood control research...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has given to local authorities about expanding the provision of textbooks in primary and secondary schools.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent consultations he has had with the Trustees of the Tate Gallery; and with what result.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has for the future of the national museums and art galleries.
asked the Prime Minister if he will initiate talks with the Canadian Prime Minister on steps which the two Governments can take to reduce their North Atlantic Treaty Organisation commitments and...
asked the Prime Minister if, arising from his talks in Bonn, he will make a further statement on Her Majesty's Government's application for the United Kingdom to join the Common Market.
On a point of order. May I ask a question further to that asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Macclesfield (Sir A. V. Harvey)? [Interruption.] We have had a quarter of an hour for the Prime...
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state the business of the House for next week?
Bill to control the supply of live cats and dogs for the purposes of painful experiments; and for connected purposes; presented by Mr. Eric Lubbock; supported by Mr. Peter Bessell, Mr. David...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act, 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts: 1. National Insurance &c. Act, 1969.2. New...
Before the debate opens, may I say that I have not selected the Liberal Amendment to the Motion, in line 1, leave out from 'House' to end and add: 'rejects the White Paper on Proposals for...
10.23 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed. That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Concannon.]
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