Monday, 8 July 1985
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL BILL
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what studies are available to him of the relationship between unemployment and health; what consideration he has given to them; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has as to the percentage of workers in Wales employed in firms, industries, services or processes that have been established in Wales...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how much was spent per pupil in secondary schools in Wales in the most recent year for which figures are available; and how this compares with the figure...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the latest level of unemployment in North Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what recent complaints and reports he has received of excessive traffic of heavy vehicles on roads for which he is responsible within the area of the Vale...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people in Wales are jobless; how many were jobless in May 1979; by how much the total has increased as a figure and as a percentage; and what is...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he now expects to carry out repairs to the area of badly pitted road surface on the westbound carriageway of the M4 at a point about three and a half...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is satisfied with the operation of the European Economic Community's sheepmeat regime in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest figures for unemployment in (a) Ogmore, (b) Mid-Glamorgan and (c) Wales; what were the equivalent figures in May 1979; and what is the...
asked the Paymaster-General how many staff in his Department have the responsibility for providing the Treasury with up-to-date information on central Government expenditure; and if he will make...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has had any recent discussions with the chairman of the British Steel Corporation concerning the future of Llanwern steelworks.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
asked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts what recent representations the Minister for the Arts has received concerning the allocation for acceptances of...
asked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts how many persons employed in the Office of Arts and Libraries have direct or indirect responsibility in...
asked the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts if the Minister for the Arts has any plans to meet North-West Arts to discuss provision for the overall funding...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Question No. 28 begins
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You were kind enough to listen to my point of order a week ago concerning the occasion when my right hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr....
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will accept that Question Time gives Members the opportunity to question a Minister who has specific responsibilities. You will also know that the subject of...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As a fellow keeper of law and order in debating chambers, may I crave your indulgence—especially as the Leader of the House is present—on an...
I beg to move, That the Order of the House [11th February] be supplemented as follows:—
1. — (1) The proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall he completed at this day's sitting, Those Amendments shall be taken in the order shown in the Table set out below, and,...
3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill shall be brought to a conclusion one hour after the commencement of the proceedings.
5. — (1) In this paragraph 'the proceedings' means proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill, on the appointment and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the...
1. — (1) The proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall be completed at this day's sitting, Those Amendments shall be taken in the order shown in the Table set out below, and,...
3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill shall be brought to a conclusion one hour after the commencement of the proceedings.
5. — (1) In this paragraph 'the proceedings' means proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill, on the appointment and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the...
Lords Amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1, in page 3, line 11, leave out subsection (2).
" .—(1) The local planning authorities in Greater London shall not later than the abolition date establish a joint committee to discharge the functions mentioned in subsection (2) below.
'. The Secretary of State shall by order taking effect on the abolition date make provision for the London Residuary Body to exercise the following functions relating to highways and road traffic...
". The Secretary of State shall by order taking effect on the abolition date make provision for the authority established by section 27 of this Act for each metropolitan county to exercise the...
" .—(1) A scheme may be made for Greater London or a metropolitan county by the constituent councils whereby one of those councils designated by the scheme has the function of— (a)...
" . The Secretary of State shall by order taking effect on the abolition date make provision for the authority established by section 27 of this Act for each metropolitan county to exercise the...
Lords amendment: No. 10, in page 4, line 35, leave out subsection (1) and insert— () On the appointed day there shall be established in Greater London and each metropolitan county a body...
Lords amendment No. 12 agreed to.
Lords amendment No. 13: In page 15, line 9, leave out "or as the Secretary of State maydirect"
Lords amendment: No. 43, in page 30, line 12, at end insert— () Each constituent council in Greater London or a metropolitan county shall exercise its functions under this section, and...
—(1) The Secretary of State may by order provide for the making of grants to eligible charities out of money received from the disposal of land by the residuary bodies established by Part...
.—(1) The Secretary of State may by order provide for the making of grants to eligible charities out of money received from the disposal of land by the residuary bodies established by Part...
Lords amendment: No. 48, in page 38, line 38, at end insert— (4) As soon as may be after the establishment of a joint committee under section 93 below for Greater London or a metropolitan...
Lords amendment: No. 73, leave out schedule 6.
Lords amendment: No. 70 in page 120, line 41, leave out from "(5)" to "or" in line 46 and insert Any expenses reasonably incurred by the Secretary of State in exercising the functions transferred...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 80(5) (Standing Committees on European Community documents.)That this House takes note of European Community documents Nos....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 79(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.).That the draft Job Release Act 1977 (Continuation) Order...
Ordered,That, notwithstanding the practice of the House as to the intervals between stages of Bills brought in upon Ways and Means Resolutions, more than one stage of the Finance Bill may be...
Reasons for disagreeing to certain of the Lords amendments reported, and agreed to; to be communicated to the Lords.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Durant.]
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