Wednesday, 26 February 1992
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Read a Second time, and committed.
Considered; to be read the Third time tomorrow.
Before we start Scottish questions, I remind Members from Scottish constituencies that, as is my practice, I shall seek to call those who were not called last time and give them some preference.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet representatives of the Scottish Constitutional Convention to discuss home rule for Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to meet representatives of the Scottish Council (Development and Industry) to discuss the effects of the recession in Scotland; and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has had concerning the constitutional future of Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the chairman of Lothian health board to discuss the hospital building programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any plans to meet the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to discuss financial problems of local authorities.
Mr. Robert Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of people in Scotland who are economically active, unemployed and not receiving unemployment benefit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has to assist the prospects of the local economy in the Borders region; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to meet representatives of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to discuss strategies to tackle social problems.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the European Commission to discuss Scotland's role in Europe.
To ask the Secretary of Stale for Scotland what progress there has been on the Fort William to Mallaig road.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding the Lanarkshire economy; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to make changes to the current structure of government in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to bring the teacher training programme in Scotland into line with that applying in England.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to meet the chairman of the National Farmers Union of Scotland to discuss the future of farming and crofting.
To ask the Secretary of Stale for Scotland what plans he has to stimulate housing investment in Edinburgh.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, of which I have given the relevant Member notice. Has the hon. Member for Livingston (Mr. Cook) asked leave to make a personal statement about the misstatements...
Members successful in the ballot were:Sir Michael NeubertMr. Ray PowellMr. Andrew Rowe
Mr. Harry Cohen, supported by Mr. Tony Banks, Mr. Harry Barnes, Mrs. Rosie Barnes, Mr. Gerald Bermingham, Mr. Andrew Bowden, Mr. Peter Griffiths, Mr. Doug Hoyle, Mr. Simon Hughes, Mr. Steve...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 97(1) (Matters relating exclusively to Scotland).
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities and health authorities to monitor the condition of their retired population; to eliminate standing charges on...
Mr. Jeremy Corbyn accordingly presented a Bill to require local authorities and health authorities to monitor the condition of their retired population; to eliminate standing charges on gas,...
I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. Although I do not propose to put a 10-minute limit on speeches, I hope that hon. Members who are called early in the...
I beg to move, That the draft Fire Service College Trading Fund Order 1992, which was laid before this House on 11th February, be approved. The Fire Service college is the central training...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Wood.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
