Monday, 8 March 1993
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
To ask the Secretary of Stale for Transport if he will sponsor a cost-benefit study of proposals to upgrade the west coast main line to accommodate 250 km per hour passenger trains and associated...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to reach a decision on the number of Heathrow night flights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many Network SouthEast British Rail services improved in 1992.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when local boroughs in London will be able to implement special parking areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the levels of investment in British Rail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received concerning the level of commuter fares in Greater London.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from private operators who may wish to bid for running rail franchises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures his Department will take to facilitate travel by the disabled in London.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the size of the science budget 1978–79; and what it will be in 1993–94, at comparable prices.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many charters have specific reference to the needs of disabled people.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what measures the Government are taking to extend the purchaser/provider split as part of their programme of public service reforms.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is his policy towards establishing a citizens charter regarding Government posts abroad.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the total area of land within the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proportion of the civil service is now working on next steps lines.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations he has received from industry concerning the availability of venture capital for the funding of science-based businesses.
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. As you know, the Opposition parties have been told to expect a Government statement tomorrow on the "taking stock" proposals for Scotland. However, I...
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to statutory instruments.
That the Council Tax (Transitional Reduction Scheme) (Scotland) Regulations 1993 (S.I., 1993, No. 277) be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.
That the Local Government Superannuation (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I., 1993, No. 366) be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.
That the Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Quota Measures) Order 1993 (S.I., 1993, No. 387) be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.That the Loch Crinan...
Considered in Committee [Progress, 4 March]
Amendment proposed [4 March]: in page 1, line 9, after 'II', to insert the words '(except Article 138d on page 42 of Cm 1934)'.—[Mr. George Robertson]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(5) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.).
That the draft British Gas plc. (Rateable Values) (Scotland) Order 1993, which was laid before this House on 15th February, be approved.—[Mr. Nicholas Baker.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mackay.]
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