Thursday, 21 November 1991
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order for consideration, as amended, read.
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of— (1) the total number of Questions to Ministers or other Members which stood on the Order Paper, distinguishing those set down for oral,...
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of—
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of— (A) the numbers of Instruments subject to the different forms of parliamentary procedure and those for which no parliamentary procedure is...
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of—(1) the number of Private Bills, Hybrid Bills, Bills for the confirmation of Orders under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936,...
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of—
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of—
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of— (1) the number of Special Procedure Orders presented, the number withdrawn; the number annulled; the number against which Petitions or copies...
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of— (1) the total number and the names of all Members (including and distinguishing Chairmen) who have been appointed to serve on one or more...
Return ordered, for Session 1990–91 of— statistics relating to the membership, work costs and staff of Select Committees (other than the Standing Orders Committee).—[The First...
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total volume and value of surplus food and drink stocks in (a) the United Kingdom and (b) the European Community.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to agree to a meeting to discuss the case of Mr. Johnston, a constituent of the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan, and the...
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received from sugar beet growers in Norfolk.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the minimum value system for the transport of horses will be maintained.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has made to the French Government concerning the blockade of British fish lorries at Boulogne and Dieppe.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next intends to meet representatives of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss matters relating to the...
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what new plans he has to improve returns in the beef industry.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what support is being given to increase the number of farmers using organic methods.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he hopes to publish his consultative document about the future of United Kingdom agriculture; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy to introduce a decommissioning scheme for fishing vessels.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met the chairman of the Milk Marketing Board to discuss the board's future role.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 21 November.
To ask the Prime Minister what discussions he has had with President Bush about the implications of that section of the State Department Authorization Act 1991 which relates to Tibet and the...
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 21 November.
May I ask the Leader of the House to tell us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, concerning the statement made to the House by the Home Secretary on 8 July. The statement purported to describe the break-out from Brixton prison on the previous...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(3) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.).
That the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 1991 (S.I., 1991, No. 2569) be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. MacGregor.]
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Ordered,That Mr. Patrick Cormack, Mr. Geraint Howells, Dame Jill Knight, Mr. David Lightbown, Mr. Geoffrey Lofthouse, Mr. Ray Powell and Mr. Donald Thompson be members of the Accommodation and...
Ordered,That Mr. Jacques Arnold, Sir Charles Irving, Mr. Allen McKay, Mr. Stanley Orme, Mrs. Marion Roe, Mr. William Ross and Mr. Tom Sackville be members of the Administration Committee.
Ordered,That Mrs. Irene Adams, Mr. Don Dixon, Mr. Alan Haselhurst, Mr. Michael J. Martin, Mr. Colin Shepherd, Mr. Anthony Steen and Mr. John Townend be members of the Catering Committee.
Ordered,That Mr. Spencer Batiste, Mr. Andrew F. Bennett, Mr. Huw Edwards, Sir Ian Lloyd, Mr. John McFall, Sir Fergus Montgomery and Mr. Gary Waller be members of the Information...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kirkhope]
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