Thursday, 16 April 1970
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
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 Act: Export Guarantees and Payments Act, 1970.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now consult with the Secretary of State for the Home Department in Northern Ireland concerning the provision of an amnesty for all...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has for amending the Riot (Damages) Act, 1886.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in view of the recent official Indian offer to take approximately 30,000 Kenya Asians with British passports, what reassessment he has made...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what decline in immigrants entering Great Britain, including dependants, occurred during the 12 months ended 31st March, 1970, or the latest...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the conference on community relations which he convened on 18th and 19th March.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent international agreement has been reached on the maximum proportion of lead which should be contained in paint used for...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in view of the closure of the women's wing at Brockhill Remand Centre, what proposals he now has to provide remand facilities for women in the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the pace and direction of the reorganisation of prison industries, particularly as they affect the long-term prisoner;...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the number of hostel places available for prisoners on release; and what increase is estimated in these...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with groups interested in firework accidents; and if he will now introduce legislation to...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide penalties against individuals claiming to practise witchcraft.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take steps to end the situation whereby an immigrant who enters Great Britain illegally need only remain undetected for 28...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average time spent away from the United Kingdom service of the British policemen in Anguilla.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he has had with the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Television Authority about violence on television.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will advise returning officers to restrict the distribution of the electoral register to bona fide political organisations.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for the sale of out-of-date prisons and the building of new maximum security establishments with the funds realised from...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions to date have been instituted under Section 4 of the London Cab Act, 1968.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on his plans for reorganisation of the fire services in England and Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra child care officers have been estimated as required by all local authorities in England and Wales in response to circular...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will institute an inquiry into the question of the visits of children to parents in prison; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the maximum penalties for offences of vandalism; whether he is satisfied that these penalties are adequate in present conditions; and...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will obtain a report from the Chief Constable as to how many personal radio sets were available to police officers in Northumberland in...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he will not introduce legislation to change the electoral law to ensure that for the next General Election all ballot papers will contain...
asked the Prime Minister what recent consultations he has had with other Heads of Governments regarding common policies towards southern Africa.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will invite the Prime Ministers of the Caribbean Associated States to Great Britain for talks with him.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will co-ordinate the activities of the Secretary of State for Social Services and the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity in order to reduce the...
asked the Prime Minister whether he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission on Poverty.
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will state the business of the House for next week?
Members successful in the Ballot were: Mr. Peter Fry.Mr. E. L. Mallalieu.Mr. Michael Barnes.
Mr. John Silkin presented a Bill to make provision for the registration of persons undertaking work in the construction industry; to provide for the charging of a levy in respect of payments for...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [14th April].
That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance, so, however, that this Resolution shall...
3.45 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Ioan L. Evans.]
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