Thursday, 28 November 1991
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: London Underground (Safety Measures) Act 1991
Order for consideration, as amended, read.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the level of corporation tax for small companies; and what it was 12 years ago.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has had any further discussions concerning the closure of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current level of retail price inflation in the United Kingdom; and what is the average within the European Community.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average annual rate of investment in manufacturing industry (a) from 1974 to 1979 and (b) since 1979.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current level of consumer debt in Britain; and what was the comparable figure in 1981.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a further statement about public spending levels.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest International Monetary Fund forecast for growth in United Kingdom business fixed investment in 1991.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current level of interest rates.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what have been the changes in the rates of value added tax since the beginning of 1979.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates the public sector borrowing requirement will be for 1992–93.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 28 November.
To ask the Prime Minister if he has any plans to visit Derbyshire.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 28 November.
To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to make his first visit to Liverpool.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 28 November.
Will the Leader of the House tell us the business for next week, please?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the national health service in Wales. I am pleased to be able to announce to the House next year's Government expenditure on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(3) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.).
That the draft Broadcasting (Programme Contractors' Additional Payments) Order 1991 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. Patnick.]
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
Bill immediately considered in Committee, pursuant to Order [22 November].
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Boswell.]
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