Thursday, 26 January 1989
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Orders for Second Reading read. To be read a Second Time on Thursday 2 February.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the composition of growth in the United Kingdom as between consumer expenditure, exports and investment over the period 1981...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total level of investment in the United Kingdom in 1988 and 1987; and what was the change in the level of consumption over the same period.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning tax concessions on lead-free petrol.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the consequences for the economy of two-year pay deals of, or over, 20 per cent.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest forecast for the level of public sector surplus in 1988–89.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide his latest forecast for growth in the United Kingdom's visible exports in 1989.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide the latest available data on net flows of (a) direct investment, (b) portfolio investment and (c) banking flows into the United Kingdom...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average (a) inflation and (b) interbank rate (i) since May 1979 and (ii) between March 1974 and May 1979; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the impact of his interest rate policy on consumer credit.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to reduce interest rates.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total rate of inflation in the average price of a house in the United Kingdom since June 1983.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest information on the investment intentions of manufacturing industry.
To ask the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 26 January.
Will the Leader of the House tell us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall make a statement about personal communication networks. The statement covers Telepoint, greater access to channels for cellular telephones, and new personal...
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,...
You will remember, Mr. Speaker, that yesterday I raised a point of order regarding the first oral question, which was about council house sales. Instead of giving me the answer that I wanted...
Members successful in the ballot were: Mr. John WardSir Hal MillerMr. Nicholas Baker
Mr. Tim Smith, supported by Mr. Sidney Bidwell, Mr. Matthew Carrington, Mr. Hugh Dykes, Sir Anthony Grant, Mr. Jeremy Hanley, Mr. Robert McCrindle, Mr. Anthony Nelson, Mr. Dafydd Wigley, Mr. Mark...
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
'Where a person has made a declaration for the purpose of section 3, 4 and 5 of this Act and has acted in breach of the terms of that declaration he shall be guilty of an offence, punishable on...
I beg to move amendment No. 25, in page 3, line 5, after 'Act', insert 'in connection with a local election, an election to the Northern Ireland Assembly or the filling of a casual vacancy in a...
I beg to move amendment No. 8, in page 4 leave out lines 1 to 15 and insert— '( ) The Attorney General may apply to the High Court for a determination that a person has, while a member of a...
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Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c). That the draft Electricity and Pipe-line Works...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c). That the draft Harbour Works (Assessment of Environmental...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Maclean.]
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