Wednesday, 7 May 1969
The House stet at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, relating to the Aberdeen Corporation (Fish Market) (to be proceeded with under Section 7 of the...
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, relating to the Edinburgh Trades Maiden Fund (to be proceeded with under Section 7 of the Act),...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many German civilians are employed by the British Army of the Rhine; and what is the estimated cost for the current year.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent it is his policy to segregate the families of seamen, privates and airmen from those of noncommissioned officers when allocating married...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how long it is estimated to take to move the brigade from the British Army of the Rhine, stationed in the United Kingdom, all the reserves required to...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence why United States rather than British radar sets are being installed in Great Britain's Phantom aircraft.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence in what circumstances he decided to purchase the French SS11 anti-tank guided missile for the purpose of arming British helicopters.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from the National Council for Civil Liberties about morale and conditions in the Services; and what reply he has sent.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now publish the latest figure of the percentage of the gross national product represented by this year's Defence Estimates.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what changes in the rôle of the Royal Air Force have been made to enable it to use Buccaneers as the backbone of its strike reconnaissance capability...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he now expects to receive the report on Service pay from the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what were the final other rank recruiting deficits in the last financial year for each of the three services.
Mr. Edward M. Taylor: asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a further statement on the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, in light of the Second Report from the...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated increase in the total sum of the defence budget for 1969–70 if cash was paid by Great Britain on delivery for aircraft...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the future of Whitley Committees in the planned reorganisation of Royal Naval Dockyards.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the accident rate in Portsmouth dockyard during the past year.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many working dogs are employed by Her Majesty's forces in the United Kingdom; and what saving in the cost of feeding alone will result from the...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if his review of the conditions and opportunities of work in Army detention barracks is now complete; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if his review of the conditions and opportunities of work in Naval detention quarters is now complete; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Concorde aircraft he proposes to order for delivery in the mid-1970s to replace slower troop-carrying jet aircraft.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the shortage in recruitment to the infantry divisions of the British Army; and what is the difference between their peacetime and war establishments.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Regular British officers will be in the permanent cadre of the Gurkha Brigade on 1st June, 1969; and what are his plans for recruitment to the...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now make a statement on the rôle to be played by aircraft carriers in the early 1970s.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has yet discussed the effects on West European defence of the United States' decision to proceed with a...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he took to find staff to man the Regimental Pay Office in Edinburgh, so as to avoid its closure.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the naval and air bases now used by British forces in the Mediterranean; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he intends to take to expedite the supply of radar spares for "Leander" class frigates.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many local authorities currently decline to allow service careers officers to visit schools in their areas; whether he has written to these...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what plans he has for defending vulnerable points in the United Kingdom during a period of severe tension in Europe; (2) what plans exist for...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what training for peacekeeping activities is undertaken by Her Majesty's forces.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now make a statement on his discussions with the West German Government regarding the use of nuclear weapons.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence on what date the aircraft carrier H.M.S. "Eagle" will be returning to the Beira sanctions' patrol; and during her absence what vessel or vessels are...
Mr. Gresham Cooke: asked the Secretary of State for Defence what study he proposes to make of the results of the Barbados Oceanographic and Meteorological Experiment; and what assistance is...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made in the planning of the improvement of the cold-weather clothing to be issued to the troops in the British Army of the Rhine in...
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in the trials and evaluation of the Blowpipe missile; and if he will place a production order for it as equipment for the...
On a point of order. May I now raise with you, Mr. Speaker, a point of order of which I have given you prior notice, and which in view of Minister's remarks in answer to my last question,...
(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on the rail accident at Morpeth earlier today.
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I wish to make a statement on the question of Greece and the Council of Europe. As the House will be aware, on 6th May the Committee of...
I wish to make an announcement about the Ruling on privilege which I was asked to make yesterday. The House will remember that yesterday afternoon, before the debate on the Finance Bill began,...
On a completely different point of order, Mr. Speaker. Would it be possible for a statement to be made later today, either by the Leader of the House or by the Foreign Secretary, on whether any...
4.07 p.m.
Bill to establish a Commission to inquire into recent settlements of libel actions which may be contrary to the public interest, presented accordingly, and read the First time; to be read a...
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
4.15 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put:—That the Proceedings on Government Business may be entered upon and proceeded with
As amended (in Standing Committee), further considered.
I beg to move, That Clause 3 be divided into two Clauses, the first consisting of page 4, lines 24 to 34, and the second of page 4, line 35, to page 5, line 14. I think that it is suitable to...
I beg to move Amendment No. 8, in page 7, line 29, leave out Clause 6. This Clause 6 gave rise to a certain amount of debate on Second Reading and in Committee. I made it clear on Second Reading...
I beg to move Amendment No. 9, in page 9, line 25, leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'. This is a somewhat familiar phrase both in the House and in Committee, but I will try to ring a few changes...
Consideration of Lords Amendments deferred till Tomorrow.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Harper.]
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