Monday, 9 May 1988
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of the nation's energy production is provided by the private sector; and what was the proportion in 1979.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what level of grant he has approved for neighbourhood energy action and energy action Scotland in 1988–89.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy, pursuant to his reply of 28 March, Official Report, columns 719–20, what consideration he has given to the implications for the promptness with...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy how many flue gas desulphurisation units are being fitted to coal-fired power stations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations he has received about statutory obligations and supply regulations in the electricity supply industry following privatisation;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has in drawing up the regulatory framework for the electricity industry to include energy efficiency as an option for ensuring that...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the future funding of the fast breeder reactor project at Dounreay, Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what recent information he has received from the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate about the future decommissioning of Magnox nuclear reactors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he has been informed by British Coal of progress made in its meetings with the South of Scotland Electricity Board regarding future coal burn at power...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has recently discussed with the Central Electricity Generating Board its proposals for flue gas desulphurisation to reduce acid rain.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy, how much has been invested in the coal industry since April 1979.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received about the share of the costs of maintaining and decommissioning Magnox reactors to be borne by the privatised...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what further representations he has received about the rise in electricity prices.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met with the electricity area board chairmen; and whether new electricity generation developments were discussed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what progress he has made in considering the setting up of the regulatory authority for the electricity supply industry; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Minister for the Arts what have been the administrative costs of admission charges at the Natural History museum in 1987–88.
To ask the Minister for the Arts how much income is generated by public museums and galleries through providing shops and refreshment facilities on their premises.
To ask the Minister for the Arts what steps he is taking to encourage cultural exchanges with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what new initiatives have been introduced to encourage recruitment to the Civil Service.
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what proposals for reorganisation in his Department he is making following the recommendations of the Efficiency Unit report, "Improving Management in...
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what representations he has received from Civil Service or civil servant unions about the proposals for the privatisation and creation of new agencies to...
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service how many first division grade civil servants have had industrial or commercial experience.
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what action he is taking on issues not covered by his reply to the Adjournment debate on Friday 22 April on the conduct of the Prime Minister's Private...
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. Will you clear up some confusion that arose during business questions last Thursday? At columns 1021 and 1024 points of order were raised by the hon. Members for...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. This morning my hon. Friend the Member for Newham, North-West (Mr. Banks) and I visited the picket line at the P and O dispute at Dover. Although I do not wish...
As you will appreciate, Mr. Speaker, one of our responsibilities is to try to ventilate the concern of our constituents. You are no doubt aware as, first and foremost, a right hon. Member of this...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Following the conclusion of the debate on the Abortion (Amendment) Bill on 6 May, you may have seen a number of press reports and television interviews in which...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The other day my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Benn) asked for a debate, under Standing Order No. 20, on the seaman's dispute, and he was...
(Clauses Nos. 22, 23, 26 to 28, 31, 42, 49, 91, 98, 127 and 128 and Schedule No. 7). [Progress 3rd May.]
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 49, line 15, after 'tenancies', insert 'let at or below a reasonable rent as determined by a rent assessment committee under the Housing Act 1988'. When...
I beg to move, That the clause stand part of the Bill. It may be for the convenience of the House if I deal with clause 98 at the same time. It must be rare for so short a clause as clause 31...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I have the honour to present a petition on behalf of several constituents of Glasgow, Maryhill, including the Ruchill unemployed workers centre, Milton community council, Maryhill "B" tenants...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Peter Lloyd.]
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