Thursday, 19 July 1979
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question proposed [28 June], That the Bill be now considered.
Orders for Second Reading read.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from registered disabled drivers about the increase in value added tax on petrol and other motoring costs.
Mr. Jesse: asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how recent changes in the exchange value of the £sterling are likely to affect the prospects for the British economy.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet other EEC leaders; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the taxation of short-term unemployment benefits.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the current rate of growth of the M3 money supply.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the strength of the £ sterling, what further steps he intends to take to reduce exchange controls.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made against the increase in value added tax.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated year-on-year rate of inflation for the period 3 May 1979 to 3 May 1980.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the current level of minimum lending rate is having on his economic policy.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what tax concessions he is contemplating for recycled products; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect recent oil prices have had on the Budget assumptions.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that the £25 and £50 premium bond prizes are retained.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his present policy in regard to the possible introduction of either a voluntary or statutory incomes policy.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate of the loss of revenue resulting from tax exemption of short-term benefits.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much annual revenue he estimates would be lost by reducing stamp duty on the sale of houses by 50 per cent.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce further income tax concessions to assist disabled persons.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to end the current practice whereby a married woman's income is deemed to be that of her husband.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken towards the United Kingdom's membership of the European monetary system; and when he intends that the United Kingdom should become a...
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 19 July.
Mr. James Callaghan (Cardiff, South-East): May I ask the Leader of the House—[Interruption.] I am deeply grateful to the House for its reception. I am sure that right hon. and hon Members...
4.2 p.m.
I have two brief announcements to make to the House. First, I remind hon. Members that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House on Friday 27 July up to eight hon. Members may raise with...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 9, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
I have not selected any amendment on the Order Paper. In view of the long list of right hon. and hon. Members who have written in already, apart from those who will rise without having indicated...
Order. There is noise in the House. Because the business is timed, the debate will be timed from the moment that I call the Minister.
11.37 p.m.
Motion made,
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Waddington.]
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