Thursday, 16 November 1972
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he intends to take against the so-called loyalists who threaten violence against Her Majesty's Forces.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his proposals to assist persons in Belfast who are unable to obtain building society loans because of the...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the total number of civilian deaths in Northern Ireland since 25th March, 1972; and how many of these have been women and children.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give the number of prosecutions during the last 12 months in Northern Ireland for the illegal possession of arms.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussion he has had with the head of the Royal Ulster Constabulary about reorganising the force in such a way as to make it more able to...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the meetings he has had with representatives of the trade union movement in Northern Ireland.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he is satisfied with the measures taken by the police and the Army to provide continuous protection for isolated families living in Border...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to receive the report on the committee appointed to examine the Special Powers Act.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will impose a speed limit on the approach road to Aldergrove Airport between Nutts corner and Antrim.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he intends to publish a White Paper of his proposals for constitutional arrangements in Northern Ireland.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will introduce an automatic signalling system on the rail link between Antrim and Lisburn to warn users of level crossings of...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will review the Malicious Damage Acts, with a view to seeking powers to extend coverage to categories of genuine loss which are not...
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what latest figures she has for the number of qualified applicants who have been refused university places.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will reopen the list of direct grant schools; and if she will recapitulate her policy towards these schools.
asked the Minister of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the Army civilian arrest procedures currently employed in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of State for Defence what further steps he is taking to maintain a balance in recruitment into the Ulster Defence Regiment between the different religions among the volunteers.
asked the Minister of State for Defence what is the total number of headquarters staff employed in his Department; and how many of them are located in development areas.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Her Majesty's Government is intending to sign the European Au Pair Convention.
asked the Prime Minister if he will discuss European participation in the post-Apollo programme during his next meeting with Chancellor Brandt.
asked the Prime Minister if he will invite the Canadian Prime Minister to pay an official visit to Great Britain.
Mr. Edward Taylor: asked the Prime Minister when he expects to receive the report of the Hardman Committee on the dispersal of Government offices; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Prime Minister if he will seek to pay an early official visit to the United States of America.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on developments in the Government policy towards inflation, in the light of recent talks between himself and representatives of the...
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he will kindly intimate the likely course of Government business next week?
Secretary Sir Keith Joseph, supported by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Whitelaw, Mr. Secretary Campbell, Mr. Secretary Peter Thomas, Mr. Michael Alison, and Mr. Paul Dean...
[3RD ALLOTTED DAY]
I beg to move Amendment No. 83, in page 2, line 12, leave out subsection (4) and insert: '(4) A landlord or housing authority shall not demand rent which exceeds the rent paid for the same...
I beg to move Amendment No. 39, in page 3, line 16, after 'information', insert: 'as may reasonably be required for the purposes of this Act and'.
I beg to move Amendment No. 104, in Clause 5, page 3, line 28, leave out subsection (1) and insert: `(1) A person who contravenes any of the provisions of section 2 of this Act, other than...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kenneth Clarke.]
11.0 p.m.
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