Tuesday, 25 November 1969
The House met a half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Ordered,That the Calderdale Water Bill [Lords] be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will initiate discussions with a view to amending the Water Resources Act, 1963, to relieve the hardship being encountered by people who have to...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will forbid the use of sports facilities in Wales under the control of his Department by the Springbok football team.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to bring the provisions of the Housing Act, 1969, to the attention of Welsh local authorities.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects his officials to complete their review of local government reorganisation in the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what further consideration has been given to the question of an increase in the grant for Welsh books
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the water collected in Welsh reservoirs is used in England; and what is the daily gallonage involved.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is submitting evidence to be included in Her Majesty's Government's analysis of the effects of entering the European Economic Community showing...
Mr. Probe: asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many traffic accidents involving sheep were reported in Glamorgan and Monmouthshire during 1968.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what effect the importation of English coals is having upon the policies of local authorities in South Wales in relation to the implementation of the Clean...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what additional moneys have been allocated to each of the highway authorities in Wales as a winter programme for improvement and maintenance to be completed...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is satisfied with the facilities provided for disabled people using wheelchairs to gain admission to public buildings under his control in Wales;...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is satisfied with the rate of progress of clearing derelict land in Wales; and whether he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales why there has been a delay in providing the Newtown Development Corporation with the necessary funds for proceeding with its housing plans.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps have been taken to publish Welsh Accounts on the lines of the Scottish Accounts recently published; and when their publication can be expected.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give consideration to reducing tax on bird seed.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he is doing to recruit qualified staff to the Inland Revenue, in the light of delays at tax offices such as East Kilbride.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had with a view to ending the rôle of sterling as a reserve currency; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Chancellorof the Exchequer if he will ensure that all Government contracts have a clausein them that will insist that no discrimination on racial or any other grounds has been under...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the rise in prices resulting from the adoption by Great Britain of the added-value tax in line with that of the Common Market countries.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the light of the research involved in the publication "A Scottish Budget", he will give the latest available estimates for the yield of a uniform 1...
asked the Chancellor of Exchequer what representations he has had from the paper industry as a consequence of his recent announcement on the import deposits scheme; and what reply he has sent.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he proposes to take on the collusion between Swiss banks and United Kingdom citizens for the purpose of evading exchange control, details of...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the amount of income tax which has been refunded consequent upon loss of earnings due to strikes, both official and unofficial, during any recent...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what tax reliefs the Inland Revenue allow on contributions to private and public service superannuation schemes, on National Insurance contributions, and on...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total of foreign borrowing by the nationalised industries to 1st November or the latest convenient date, and that of local government...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the general effects of the Government's monetary policy; and whether he will now dismantle certain selective methods of...
asked the Prime Minister if he will invite Herr Brandt to make an official visit to Great Britain.
asked the Prime Minister what plans he now has for an early meeting with President Pompidou.
asked the Prime Minister if he will transfer all responsibility for horticultural import control from the Board of Trade to the Ministry of Agriculture.
asked the Prime Minister what consultations he has recently held with the Prime Minister of South Africa.
asked the Prime Minister if he will propose legislation to provide for a national referendum on entry into the Common Market once the terms are known.
asked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination achieved as a result of the reorganisation of Government Departments responsible for problems of regional development; and if he...
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I will now make a statement about the development of local radio. I have authorised the B.B.C. to establish local radio stations at...
Considered in Committee.
I beg to move Amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 15, leave out from 'assistance' to end of line 16.
Ordered,That the Proceedings on Government Business may be entered upon and proceeded with at this day's Sitting at any hour, though opposed.—[Mr. Hamling.]
Again considered in Committee.
I beg to move Amendment No. 11, in page 3, line 12, leave out from 'Regulations' to end of line 21 and insert: 'not be deemed to have committed, as a member of his home force, an offence against...
Question proposed, That the Clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move Amendment No. 12, in page 4, line 35, at end insert: (2) The staff side of the Royal Ulster Constabulary shall be represented on the Police Council for the United Kingdom by elected...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Clause stand part of the Bill.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Perry.]
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