Wednesday, 14 November 1973
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Mr. Gordon Campbell presented a Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under Section 7 of the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, relating to Edinburgh Corporation (No. 2); and the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many square feet of new buildings are proposed by Ready Mix Concrete Company at the Thorpe Water Leisure Park.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the working of the Caravan Sites Act 1960 and the Caravan Sites Act 1968.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many night-time road accidents involved parked cars during the winter of 1972–73; whether the number of such accidents showed an...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will review the planning appeals procedure.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the Council for the Protection of Rural England on the subject of the third London airport at Maplin.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the present level of housing construction.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that valuations for compulsorily-purchased properties are made on the same principles and standards for different local authorities.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many requests he has received from inner London borough councils requesting his approval for compulsory purchase orders on empty houses in...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to enable tenants of licensed premises to seek a legal limitation of the rent increases brewers are seeking to impose.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek powers to introduce a compulsory register of landlords in England and Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the average increase in water rates charged by the water undertakings in the past year.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he can now give a firm date for the start of the work on the Malton Bypass on the A64.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will amend the Highway Code to introduce an official system of flashing headlights between motor vehicle drivers for give-way purposes.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many tenants in local authority housing in East Suffolk are currently receiving rebates under the Housing Finance Act 1971.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will appoint a disabled sportsman or woman to the National Sports Council.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the low standard of accuracy of tyre pressure gauges at garages and filling stations; and if, in the interests of road safety,...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular to local authorities urging them to step up the provision of inside lavatories in all council houses or provide...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for encouraging local housing authorities to sponsor low-cost housing schemes for young married couples.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress of the Pleasley Bypass—A617.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. There are several Questions on the Order Paper which relate to the Manchester Picc-Vic scheme. This is a matter of extreme importance to all in the Greater...
Mr. Mark Hughes: (by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the difficulties facing the emergency ambulance service in County Durham...
Members successful in the Ballot were:Mr. David Knox.Mr. Hugh Jenkins.Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson.
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
8.25 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Jopling.]
8.47 p.m.
9.57 p.m.
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