Thursday, 7 July 1983
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Orders for Second Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
Orders for Second Reading read.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total of overseas investment in the last 12 months.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any proposals to alter the taxation of benefits in kind.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimated forecast he has made of the level of inflation and the level of interest rates for June 1984.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any plans to raise the level of tax thresholds.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total net contribution made by the United Kingdom to the Common Market since 1973.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on progress toward the establishment of free ports in the United Kingdom.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his most recent estimate of the cost in terms of benefits paid out and income lost as a result of each of extra 10,000 unemployed.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the yield from stamp duty on house purchase in the current financial year.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to set up a Royal Commission on taxation or a similar comprehensive review having as its overall objective the reduction and simplification...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any plans to introduce new fiscal policies to stimulate employment in the United Kingdom.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will abandon the proposals to close the Alnwick offices of the inspector of taxes and of the collector of taxes.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to assess the effect of fiscal measures on the level of employment before such measures are implemented.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the decline in international competitiveness since May 1979.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for 7 July.
asked the Prime Minister if she will pay an official visit to Southend on Sea.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 7 July.
Will the Leader of the House state the business for next week? The Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. John Biffen): Yes, Sir. The business for next week will be as...
It is now clear that public expenditure is running at a significantly higher level than is consistent with the 1983–84 planning total of £119·6 billion announced in the public...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 10, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter—I would be grateful if the right hon....
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. My point of order is concerned with the relationship between Government statements and Table Office decisions for which you, Mr. Speaker, are ultimately...
Mr. Secretary Younger, supported by Mr. Michael Ancram, presented a Bill to amend Parts I and II of the Tenants' Rights, Etc. (Scotland) Act 1980 with respect to the disposal of, and the rights...
Mr. Secretary Parkinson, supported by Mr. Secretary Prior, Mr. Secretary Younger, Mr. Secretary Fowler, Mr. Peter Rees and Mr. Alexander Fletcher presented a Bill to provide for disregarding...
Order for Second Reading Read.
I beg to move, That the draft Appropriation (No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, which was laid before this House on 23 June, be approved. The order is being made under paragraph 1 of schedule...
Ordered,That Mr. Dale N. Campbell-Savours, Mr. Eric Cockeram, Mr. Peter Hordern, Mr. Michael Latham, Mr. Robert Maclennan, Mr. John Maxton, Mr. Michael Morris, Mr. Richard Needham, Mr. William...
Ordered,That Mr. A. J. Beith, Mr. John Biffen, Mr. Graham Bright, Mr. Sydney Chapman, Mr. John Cope, Mr. Patrick Cormack, Mr. Lawrence Cunliffe, Mr. Don Dixon, Mr. Walter Harrison, Sir Paul...
Ordered,That Mr. Robert Alexander, Mr. Andrew Bennett, Mr. David Gilroy Bevan, Mr. Alex Carlisle, Mr. Christopher Murphy, Mr. Matthew Parris, and Mr Alec Woodall, be members of the Joint...
Motion made, Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. David Hunt.]
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