Wednesday, 14 March 1979
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what effect the construction of motorways and other roads for which he is responsible has had on the sporting facilities for young people in Glasgow: and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the outcome of the referendum in Scotland on 1 March
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has not yet announced his decision on the Moss Morran petrochemical project; and whether he will state the reasons for the long delay.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reply he intends giving to the letter written by the convenor of the Western Isles about Liniclat school.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made on extending the pout box.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the emergency services available in Scotland to deal with tanker collisions and oil spillages round the entire Scottish coast.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give a definite starting date for the proposed Kirktons primary school in Arbroath; and what provision he is making to ensure that this...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current rateable value of the Assembly building in Edinburgh.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will use his reserve powers to limit rent increases under section 15 of the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1978.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total capital expenditure being allocated for housing to local authorities in 1979–80.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the future structure of the Scottish fishing fleet; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Lord Advocate whether he will make a statement about the effects on his Department of recent industrial action by court employees.
asked the Lord Advocate when next he intends to visit the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary.
Members successful in the ballot were:Mr. Austin Mitchell.Mr. F. A. BurdenMr. Leo Abse.
4.20 p.m.
Mr. Austin Mitchell accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the better safety of children in cars by prohibiting the carriage of children under thirteen years of age in the front seat of...
INCREASE IN LIMITS ON LOANS, ETC., TO NATIONAL ENTERPRISE BOARD, SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Tinn.]
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