Monday, 30 January 1989
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the percentage of present energy consumption in Greater London which would be saved if all domestic buildings were fitted with the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what percentage of electricity generated in the year 2000 he estimates will come from renewable sources of energy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations he has received regarding the protection of consumer interests following privatisation of the electricity industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of British Coal; and what matters were discussed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what assessment has been made of the potential of combined heat and power following privatisation of the electricity industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what assessment he has made of the potential for generating electricity from waste burning.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of British Nuclear Fuels plc; and what matters they discussed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received proposing that, after privatisation of electricity, all smaller hydro-electric wind or other renewable energy...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce the next approvals for flue gas desulphurisation process equipment to be fitted to Central Electricity Generating Board power...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of contracts in the Sizewell B development will be placed with British firms; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if the safety recommendations made by the inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received recently concerning the proposed West Burton coal-fired power station; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement about the current remit of the Energy Efficiency Office.
To ask the hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners, what has been the level of abortive expenditure at the Millbank offices consequent upon the decision of the synod not...
To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners, how many clergymen were dismissed for failing to work hard enough in each of the past 10 years; and if he will...
To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement about the provision of administrative offices by the Church authorities.
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission how much money has been expended by the National Audit Office on audit of the books and records of (a) the banana trade advisory committee,...
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission when the Public Accounts Commission last met; and what topics were discussed.
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission whether the Public Accounts Commission has recently discussed the cost implications of moving the headquarters of the National Audit Office...
To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement about the number of passes to the House currently in issue.
To ask the Lord President of the Council what were the takings of the House of Commons kiosk in (a) the four weeks up to Christmas 1988 and (b) the 12 months up to Christmas; and if he will make...
To ask the Lord President of the Council when he next expects to meet the chairman of the General Medical Council; and what items he expects to discuss.
To ask the Lord President of the Council what further discussions he intends to have on the setting up of the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs.
(by private notice): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the dispute at Wandsworth Prison.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will recall that during business questions on Thursday and subsequently on a point of order questions were asked about a statement on the London rail study....
[Allotted Day]
I beg to move amendment No. 27, in page 3, line 22, leave out Part II. The Opposition believe that this amendment goes to the heart of the criticisms of the Bill which has been examined in great...
Amendment made: No. 6, in page 24, line 5 leave out 'if necessary by force'— [Mr. Douglas Hogg]
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 7, line 38, at end insert 'express'.
Amendments made: No. 29, in page 8, line 41, leave out from 'property' to end of line 44.
Amendments made: No. 31, in page 28, line 45, at end insert— '(cc) directing a specified part of any money, or of the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any property, to...
Amendment made: No. 18, in page 48, line 35, leave out from first 'him' to end of line 36.—[Mr. Douglas Hogg.]
Amendment made: No. 22, in page 64, line 4, at end insert— '(4) In Schedule 14— (a) in paragraph 5, for the words "section" 12(l)(b) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary...
Amendments made: No. 36, in page 34, line 30, at end insert— '(1A) The Court of Session may by rules of court prescribe the powers and duties of an administrator appointed under...
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in page 9, line 38, leave out 'five' and insert 'two'. This amendment, if carried, would require the Government to respect and observe the ruling of the European...
I beg to move amendment No. 24, in page 47, line 43, at end insert `and may not be a strip search (that is, a search involving the removal of more than the outer clothing.)'
Amendments made: No. 15, in page 47, line 45 leave out `if need be by force'.
Amendments made: No. 20, in page 58, leave out lines 22 and 23.
Amendment made: No. 5, in page 13, line 32, at end insert— '(1A) A constable or examining officer may, if necessary, use reasonable force for the purpose of exercising any powers conferred...
I beg to move amendment No. 26, in page 15, line 15, leave out 'one-third' and insert 'one-half. The purpose of the amendment is to retain the existing position with regard to the remission of...
Amendment made: No. 22, in page 64, line 4, at end insert—
I have selected amendments (a), (b), (e) and (1). I suggest that we have a general debate, and then I will call the hon. Members concerned to move their amendments at the end of it.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Dorrell.]
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