House of Commons debates

Tuesday, 23 February 1993

  • Preamble

    The House met at half-past Two o'clock

  • Prayers

    [MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]

  • Oral Answers to Questions — Health

    • "The Health of the Nation"

      11 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on progress in implementing the proposals contained in the White Paper "The Health of the Nation".

    • Health Care (Rural Areas)

      6 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to promote improved health care in rural areas.

      GP Fund Holders

      13 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on progress in the number of GP fund holders.

      Prescription Charges

      10 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to exempt youth training scheme trainees from prescription charges.

      Community Care

      10 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to ensure that the clients of community care services have a wide degree of choice over services which they are to receive.

      Limited List Prescribing

      8 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate she has of the impact of her proposal to introduce a further limited list of pharmaceuticals available for prescription under the national...

      Ambulance Service

      10 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information she routinely obtains about the ambulance service.

      NHS Trusts

      10 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total remuneration to chairpersons and members of NHS trusts estimated for 1992–93 in England and Wales.

      Young People (Secure Accommodation)

      4 speeches

      To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will outline her Department's strategy for providing secure accommodation for young people who currently have to be held in prison accommodation.

  • Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister

    • Engagements

      30 speeches

      To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 23 February.

    • Belfast, West (Election)

      1 speech

      I have a statement to make to the House. I have to inform the House that, as required by section 144 of the Representation of the People Act 1983, I have received the certificate and report of...

  • Points of Order

    24 speeches

    On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Will you confirm that it is entirely a matter for the House to decide on the progress or otherwise of any Bill and that as, so far at least, we remain an...

  • Bills Presented

    • Hare Coursing

      Mr. Harry Cohen, supported by Mr. Tony Banks, Mr. Gerald Bermingham, Mr. Andrew Bowden, Mr. Roger Gale, Mr. Peter Griffiths, Mr. Roy Hattersley, Mr. Doug Hoyle, Mr. Simon Hughes, Mr. Alan Meale,...

    • Offensive Weapons (Scotland)

      Mr. John McFall, supported by Mr. Tom Clarke, Mr. Henry McLeish, Mrs. Maria Fyfe, Mr. Gordon McMaster, Mr. David Marshall, Mr. William McKelvie, Mr. Michael Martin, Mr. Ernie Ross, Mrs. Margaret...

  • STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, &c.

    1 speech

    With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to statutory instruments. Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(3) (Standing Committees on...

    • Redundancy Payments (Local Government)

      That the draft Redundancy Payments (Local Government) (Modification) (Amendment) Order 1993 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.

    • Council Tax Benefit

      That the draft Council Tax Benefit (General) Amendment Regulations 1993 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.That the draft Council Tax Benefit (Permitted Total)...

  • Children (Prohibition of Sex Selection)

    2 speeches

    I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the use of techniques designed to influence the sex of a foetus at conception; to amend the Abortion Act 1967; and for related...

  • International Peacekeeping

    90 speeches

    Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Robert G. Hughes.]

  • Hospitals (Armagh)

    9 speeches

    Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Andrew Mitchell.]

What is this?

Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

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