Monday, 25 March 1991
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 amount of carbon dioxide that would be emitted by fossil fuel power stations equivalent to existing nuclear capacity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the home energy efficiency scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to meet the chairmen of National Power and PowerGen to discuss coal imports.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met representatives of offshore trade unions to discuss safety on offshore installations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy how many collieries were closed (a) between 1964 and 1970, (b) between 1970 and 1979, and (c) how many have been closed since 1979.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what statutory provisions cover consultations between the gas industry and a developer prior to new house building developments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in labour productivity in the coal mining industry since 1983–84.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the total amount of oil produced from United Kingdom land and waters in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and what he...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has received regarding contraction of manpower in the coal industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the amount of electricity likely to be generated by independent generators by 1995.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on future prospects for BNFL.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has discussed with the Director-General of Ofgas the sale of gas for generation of electricity using combined cycle gas technology.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to meet the chairmen of National Power and PowerGen to discuss coal imports.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy how many combined heat and power schemes are in operation throughout the United Kingdom.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the amount spent on safety measures by the oil industry since 6 July 1988.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he last visited the county Palatine.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much time he has spent in the past month on official business.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy or Lancaster how many properties for which he is responsible are mortgaged.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he next intends to visit the Duchy.
To ask the Lord President of the Council how many research assistants are currently employed in the House.
To ask the Lord President of the Council whether he has any plans to change the glue on envelopes which are not of the self-seal variety; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Lord President of the Council whether he is now in a position to announce the review of the hours and procedures of the House; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will bring forward proposals to set up a Select Committee to consider health problems in Mesopotamia.
To ask the Lord President of the Council what information he has on the on-site medical provision for members of other EC Parliaments including the European Parliament.
Ms. Harriet Harman, supported by Ms. Joan Ruddock, Mr. Tom Cox, Miss Kate Hoey, Mr. John Fraser, Ms. Diane Abbott and Mr. Clive Soley, presented a Bill to make arrangements for the education of...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make further provision with respect to the conditions of service of special constables; and for connected purposes. My Bill will amend the...
Mr. Patrick Thompson accordingly presented a Bill to make further provision with respect to the conditions of service of special constables; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [19 March].
Motion made, and Question proposed,That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance; but...
[Relevant document: European Community document No. 4433/91 on the Annual Economic Report 1990–91.]
Resolved,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991, the rate of duty specified in section 5 of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 shall be increased from £17·35 per...
Resolved,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991, the rate of duty specified in section 62(1) of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 shall be increased from £18·66...
Resolved,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991, the rate of duty specified in section 36 of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 shall be increased from £0·97 per...
Resolved,That provision may be made in relation to the excise duty on beer.
Resolved,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991, the rates of duty under sections 54 and 55 of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 shall be as follows—
Resolved,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991, for the Table in Schedule 1 to the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979 there shall be substituted—
Motion made, and Question put,That, as from 6 o'clock in the evening of 19th March 1991— (1) The rates of duty specified in section 6(1) of the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979 shall be...
Resolved,That— (1) The Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 shall be amended as follows.(2) In Schedule 1, in Part I, in paragraph 3, there shall be inserted at the end— "'weight unladen' shall...
Resolved,That— (1) As from 20th March 1991, section 4 of the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 shall have effect subject to the following amendments—(a) in subsection (1)(ka), the words...
Resolved, That—
Resolved,That provision may be made repealing section 7(4) of each of the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 and the Vehicles (Excise) Act (Northern Ireland) 1972.
Resolved,That provision may be made amending section 14 of, and Schedule 2 to, the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981.
Motion made, and Question put,That, as from 1st April 1991, section 9(1) of the Value Added Tax Act 1983 shall have effect with the substitution for "15 per cent." of "17·50 per cent.".And...
Resolved,
Resolved,That provision may be made amending section 7 of the Car Tax Act 1983.
Resolved,That provision may be made in relation to new classes or descriptions of revenue trader (to be known as registered excise dealers and shippers).
Resolved,That— (1) Income tax shall be charged for the year 1991–92, and—(a) the basic rate shall be 25 per cent.,(b) the basic rate limit shall be £23,700, and(c) the...
Resolved.That— (1) Section 257C(1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988, so far as relating to section 257A(1) of that Act, shall not apply for the year 1991–92.(2) Section...
Resolved,That, for the year 1991–92, the qualifying maximum defined in section 367(5) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 shall be £30,000.And it is hereby declared that it is...
Resolved,
Resolved,That corporation tax shall be charged for the financial year 1991 at the rate of 33 per cent.
Resolved,That for the financial year 1991— (a) the small companies' rate shall be 25 per cent., and(b) the fraction mentioned in section 13(2) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988...
Resolved,That—(1) For the year 1991–92, Schedule 6 to the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 shall have effect with the substitution for Part I of the following—
Resolved,That charges to income tax may be imposed in respect of mobile telephones made available for use by reason of a person's employment.
Resolved,That charges to income tax may be imposed in respect of loans made by reason of a person's employment.
Resolved,That provision may be made amending Schedule 9 to the Finance Act 1988.
Resolved,That provision may be made restricting the deductions that may be allowed in determining the rate of capital gains tax applicable to capital gains.
Resolved,That, in relation to profit-related pay paid by reference to profit periods beginning on or after 1st April 1991, section 171(1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 shall have...
Resolved,That section 187(2) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 shall have effect for the year 1991–92 as if in the definition of "relevant amount" for "not less than £2,000...
Resolved,That provision (including provision having retrospective effect) may be made about retirement benefits schemes.
Resolved,That charges to capital gains tax and corporation tax (including charges by reference to past gains) may be imposed by provisions about settlements.
Resolved,That charges to income tax, capital gains tax and corporation tax may be imposed by provisions relating to securities.
Resolved,That provision may be made about— (a) the effect, for the purposes of petroleum revenue tax and corporation tax, of payments by the guarantor under contracts of guarantee relating...
Resolved,That provision may be made amending section 64(6)(c) of the Finance Act 1988.
Resolved,That provision (including provision having retrospective effect) may be made about building societies.
Resolved,That provision may be made in relation to normal commercial loans.
Resolved,That provision may be made with respect to capital allowances for chargeable periods or their basis periods ending on or after 6th April 1990.
Resolved,That it is expedient to authorise any incidental or consequential charges to any duty or tax (including charges having retrospective effect) which may arise from provisions designed in...
Resolved,That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters which may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Resolved,That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters which may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
Mr. Francis Maude accordingly presented a Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, to amend the law relating to the national debt and the public revenue, and to make further provision...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I regard this as a fundamental and serious point of order. Is it a breach of the procedures of the House for the Minister for Roads and Traffic to circulate a...
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
Order for Second Reading read.
Order for Third Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
I beg to present a petition that has been prompted by the concern felt by my constituents about the possible serious reductions in the educational provision of the under-fives in Warwickshire. I...
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr.Boswell)
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