Thursday, 8 May 1975
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Mr. William Ross presented a Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under Section 7 of the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, relating to Scrabster Harbour; and the same was read the...
Mr. William Ross presented a Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under Section 7 of the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, relating to Stornoway Trust; and the same was read the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were imprisoned for debt in 1974; and how many of these were in respect of non-payment of maintenance orders.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to give magistrates power to award the costs of the defence against the prosecutor when an indictment is...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many probation officers were serving in England and Wales on 1st April 1975; and what was the comparable figure for 1st April 1974.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reports he has received from the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis on special measures to protect London Transport staff and...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with measures being taken to combat political violence at public meetings and the activities of terrorist groups.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to empower courts to implement the Criminal Justice Act 1972 with regard to persons convicted of an offence being required to...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations have been made to him calling for amendment of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969, so as to make it unlawful for...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate an inquiry into the effects of the portrayal of violence in films and on television upon young persons.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has yet received a parole report on the release of the Shrewsbury trade unionists.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement concerning implementation of the proposals contained in the Brodrick Report.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much in total has been spent on financing the Home Office's Community Development Project since it was launched in 1968; and how much each...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the current restrictions on news media reports of juvenile court proceedings.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now set up a special disaster unit which would give immediate assistance and advice to the relatives of those killed and seriously...
asked the Prime Minister whether he has any plans to visit the London borough of Brent.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will pay an official visit to Wombourne.
asked the Prime Minister if he will now appoint a Minister of State for Industry.
asked the Prime Minister whether the public speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in North London on 23rd April on the social contract represents Government policy.
May I ask the Leader of the House to state the business for next week?
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 Acts:
Ordered,
Order for Second Reading read.
Ordered,
Ordered,
Resolved,
10.10 p.m.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 73A (Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments),
That the Recreation (Northern Ireland) Order 1975, a draft of which was laid before this House on 25th March, be approved.
That the Highlands and Islands Development Board Area Extension Order 1975, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15th April, be approved.
That the Rating of Industry (Scotland) Order 1975, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16th April, be approved.
That the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 1975, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16th April, be approved.
That the Civil Defence (Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 1975, a draft of which was laid before this House on 28th April, be approved
That the Civil Defence (General) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1975, a draft of which was laid before this House on 28th April, be approved.
That the Salmon and Migratory Trout (Prohibition of Fishing) Amendment Order 1975, on 24th April, be approved.—[Mr. Merlyn Rees.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, that this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Dormand.]
11.40 p.m.
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