Monday, 8 December 1986
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest unadjusted figures for unemployment in (a) Newport, (b) Gwent and (c) Wales; what were the equivalent figures for 1979; and what has...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to introduce quotas on sheep production in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many new council houses he expects will be built in Wales in 1987–88.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he next hopes to meet the chairman of the Welsh Development Agency to discuss the agency's budget for 1987–88.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the general principles guiding his decisions on appeals against refusal of planning permission by local authorities in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what response his Department intends making to assist the victims of flood damage in (a) the Cynon Valley and (b) other parts of Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the Government's proposals for leasehold reform following the Nugee report, as they affect Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of his Department's expenditure for 1986–87 will be devoted to the needs of children under five years of age.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the arrangements for the treatment of prisoners in Whitchurch hospital, Cardiff.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what facilities are available in south Wales for heart surgery and treatment for young children; and if he will make a statement.
asked the hon. Member for Wokingham, as representing the Church Commissioners, what contributions the commissioners intend to make in grants or loans to the proposed church urban fund set up by...
asked the hon. Member for Wokingham, as representing the Church Commissioners, what information he has as to the number and proportion of clergy who are in receipt of family income supplement.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he has had any recent discussions with British Rail concerning the electrification of the Paddington to south Wales line; and if he will make a...
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the Government's pilot teacher appraisal scheme.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on current farm incomes in Wales.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what information he has as to the number of official tours of the Palace of Westminster by (a) school parties and (b) others in each of the last five years; and if he...
asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give consideration to moving Welsh Question Time to a Wednesday for a one-hour duration on a four-weekly cycle.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what information he has as to the use of car parking spaces marked for right hon. and hon. Members by others; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Lord Privy Seal what steps he has taken to ensure that there are no personnel employed whole-time or part-time by hon. Members who are associated with terrorist organisations.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall make a statement about the European Council held in London on 5 to 6 December. I presided over this Council and was accompanied by my right hon. and learned...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 20, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 20, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As I understand it, you deprecate the custom of Ministers giving information outside the House before it is given here. Last Thursday, the Prime Minister stated...
Ordered,
Before I call the Secretary of State for Education and Science, I must tell the House that I have selected the reasoned amendment in the name of the leader of the Liberal party.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
I must announce to the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
I beg to move, That the draft British Shipbuilders Borrowing Powers (Increase of Limit) Order 1986, which was laid before this House on 21st November, be approved. The order concerns British...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Lightbown.]
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