Thursday, 8 May 1969
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Dr. Gray—Question No. 1.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what has been the percentage growth in public consumption and private consumption, respectively, between 1964 and the latest convenient date.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what progress has been made with his study based on input/output analysis of the import content of the output of various industries.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs (1) if he will give the estimated cost in a full year of special assistance recommended by the Hunt Committee to regions which do not at present...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what is the current employment activity rate in Wales and England, respectively.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs in view of the estimate in "The Task Ahead" that the reduction of regional disparities will be least in Wales, what plans he has to improve the...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what is his estimate of the effect of the level of employment in development areas of implementing the recommendations of the Hunt Committee.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will now make a statement on the Humberside Survey.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what steps have been taken on development policies for the South-East since the publication of the Government's review of the South-East Economic...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what action he plans to take concerning the Edinburgh area in the light of the report of the Hunt Committee.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what revisions he intends to make to his economic planning document in the light of the Budget.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether, in the light of the first four months' trading figures for 1969, he now proposes to make any alterations in the economic assessment of...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will now take steps to abolish the Regional Employment Premium.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, if he will consult the Secretary of State for Scotland on joint policy on the recommendations of the Hunt Committee.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will now include the areas of Matlock and Wirksworth in those areas to receive additional help following the Report of the Hunt Committee.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will give details of the proposed cuts in Government aid to development areas amounting to £20 million arising out of Her Majesty's...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will periodically review the selection of intermediate grey areas made by the Government on the recommendation of the Hunt Committee;...
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what plans he has for increasing the level of economic activity in Beckenham during the next 12 months.
asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether Sheffield will be included as part of the intermediate area of the Yorkshire coalfield recommended for special assistance by the Hunt...
asked the Postmaster-General when he estimates he will be able to guarantee the next-day delivery of letters bearing a 5d. stamp and marked First Class, which are posted before the final...
asked the Prime Minister when he will next officially visit the United States of America.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will designate a Minister with special responsibility to promote import substitution, particularly by increasing home food production.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will arrange a further meeting with the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.
asked the Prime Minister if he will now introduce new legislation to remove the delaying powers of the House of Lords in respect of legislation and statutory instruments.
asked the Prime Minister what consultations he proposes to arrange with the Heads of Government of the Council of Europe countries about the resolution passed by the Council on Greece's membership.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on his recent exchanges with the Prime Minister of Rhodesia.
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state the business of the House for next week?
With your permission Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I should like to make a statement about the industrial dispute at the Cornwall House publications warehouse of Her Majesty's Stationery...
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
10.37 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Dr. David Kerr discharged from the Select Committee on House of Commons (Services) and Mr. Garrett added.—[Mr. McBride.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McBride.]
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