Monday, 2 June 1980
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
I have received a message from the Speaker of the Kiribati Parliament, thanking the House for the gift of the gavel set presented to his Parliament by a delegation from this House on 27 March and...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales by how much unemployment in Wales has risen since May 1979.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many miles of motorway and dual carriage road are at present under construction in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest information on the net income derived from sheep and beef rearing in Wales; and whether he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to allocate more funds for the provision of industrial sites in Newport, Gwent.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to protect householders in Wales from high levels of water rates.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what recent representations he has received in connection with his policy on the future of the Welsh language.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what response he has received to the specific provision in the Education Act for the extra cost of bilingual education in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the success of the assisted places scheme in schools in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he discussed with the chairman of the National Coal Board the problems facing the South Wales coal industry.
asked the Secretary of state for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the chairman of the British Steel Corporation about the effects on employment in Wales arising from steel closures.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what reduction he expects in local government employment in Wales in each of the next three years.
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his most recent estimate of the effect of interest rates on manufacturing industry.
asked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has received from industry and commerce about the proposed EEC directive on liability for defective products; and if he will make a...
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many deer were killed or injured in Richmond Park through motor accidents in monthly total, covering the last 12 months during the years 1970...
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the current credit balance of the national heritage fund.
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations he has received in response to his consultation paper on the public lending right; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the progress made by the national heritage trustees in finding appropriate headquarters in a building worthy of...
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the proportion of the Government's support for the arts in Wales which is specifically allocated to activities that sustain the Welsh language.
The Lord Privy Seal (Sir Ian Gilmour) rose——
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the Council of Agriculture Ministers' meeting in Brussels on 28 to 30 May, at which I represented the United Kingdom with my hon....
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a short Business Statement. At the end of the business already announced for Wednesday, the House will be asked to consider motions to approve...
On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker. Earlier, my hon. Friend the Member for York (Mr. Lyon) asked whether the two statements that had been made today could not have been made together because they...
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;...
Considered in Committee.
The First Deputy Chairman: Before I call the first group of amendments, I point out that in the past hon. Members have used the clause in the Finance Bill which deals with the regulator powers...
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in page 11, line 10, after "; and—", insert— (a) in respect of so much of an individual's total income as does not exceed £750 at the rate of 20...
I beg to move amendment No. 27, in page 11, line 27, at end add— ' (2) In subsection (3) of section 10 of the Finance Act 1974 (relief for industrial and provident societies, housing...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Boscawen.]
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