Wednesday, 14 May 1980
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order. Once again, I appeal to hon. Members for questions to be questions, not statements.
asked the Lord Privy Seal by what date he must record his decision with the European Commission of Human Rights if he intends to continue with the right of individual petition from the United Kingdom.
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement about the discussions which have taken place with the Argentine authorities about matters relating to the Falkland Islands.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what reassessment of British foreign policy he has made following recent events in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what further progress has been made in his discussion with the Spanish Government on the lifting of restrictions between the territory of Gibraltar and the Spanish...
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he intends to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zimbabwe in the near future to discuss South-West Africa.
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards Iran.
asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has any plans to pay an official visit to Zimbabwe.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what steps are being taken by the United Kingdom in the Security Council to make fully effective the work of the United Nations interim force in the Lebanon.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what consultations he has had with United Nations agencies about the recommendations of the Brandt commission.
asked the Lord Privy Seal if, in the light of the growing number of Esperantists, he will direct the Overseas Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation to broadcast in Esperanto.
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the current situation in Afghanistan.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what action he has taken or proposes to take, consequent on the First Special Report of the Select Committee on EEC legislation (HC 543) relating to EEC instruments not...
asked the Lord Privy Seal if, following the recent meetings of EEC Ministers, he will take steps to secure the amendment of the Treaty of Rome.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what discussions he has had with his EEC colleagues on the Council of Ministers about Yugoslavia.
asked the Lord Privy Seal when he intends to raise the question of the inclusion of new areas and subjects in the region of political co-operation and modifications to the role played by the...
asked the Lord Privy Seal what further meetings have been arranged involving Ministers of his Department concerning the re-negotiation of the United Kingdom's contribution to the EEC budget.
asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will publish the memorandum by Sir Roy Denman on disciplinary procedures within the European Economic Commission.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will see from the Order Paper today that 32 questions were down for answer by the Lord Privy Seal on general matters relating to the world situation and six...
Motion made and Question proposed,
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish the Standing Commission on Pay Comparability; and for connected purposes. The body, commonly known as the Clegg Commission, was...
Mr. John Townend accordingly presented a Bill to abolish the Standing Commission on Pay Comparability; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
Order for Second Reading read.
Ordered, That, at this day's sitting, the Gas Bill and the Sea Fish Industry Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.—[Lord James Douglas-Hamilton.]
Amendment made: in page 1, line 9, at end insert: (1A) Section 25(5) of that Act shall not apply in relation to tariffs fixed by the Corporation under subsection (3) of that section with respect...
Amendment made: in line 3, at end insert and that charges for therms supplied to any premises in excess of 25,000 therms a year may be fixed by the Corporation under section 25(3) of the Gas Act...
Order for Second Reading read.
I beg to move, That the draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, which was laid before this House on 28 March, be approved. Before dealing with the content of the order I should like...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Waddington.]
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