Wednesday, 28 February 1996
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Burns.]
11 am
I trust that the Minister will forgive me for reminding him of a little piece of recent political history relating to the south-west. Before the 1970 general election, the Conservative party...
I am grateful for this opportunity to raise the difficulties and the appalling situation that has developed in Bristol as a result of the Government's policy. In this short debate I want to cover...
Let me begin by declaring a non-interest. I have no interest in gambling. I have never bet or played bingo, and I am one of the 6 million people left in the country who have yet to play the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the level of inward investment into Scotland in 1995–96. [15784]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet the leaders of (a) Glasgow and (b) other local authorities to discuss their budgets. [15785]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action is being taken to increase planting of native broadleaf trees. [15787]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total value of grants that Scotland has received from the European regional development fund since the fund's inception. [15788]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will next meet the health service executive for Scotland to discuss standards of service in hospital trusts. [15789]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Confederation of British Industry in Scotland in respect of (a) new investment in industry and (b) expansion of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest percentage figures for unemployment in Scotland; and what is the average for the EU. [15792]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to ensure continued funding for centres offering special education opportunities to children after local government reorganisation. [15795]
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on registration and inspection procedures for nursing and residential homes. [15798]
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement to the House about the millennium exhibition. The Millennium Commission, of which I am chairman, announced this morning its...
With your permission, Madam Speaker, I will make a statement on the Anglo-Irish summit earlier today and its implications for the peace process in Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach and I met in...
Mr. Secretary Dorrell, supported by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Gummer, Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew, Mr. Secretary Forsyth, Mr. Secretary Hague and Mr. John Horam, presented...
Secretary Sir George Young, supported by Mr. Secretary Lang, Mr. Secretary Gummer and Mr. Steve Norris, presented a Bill to extend, and facilitate the exercise of, the powers of London Regional...
Mr. David Hinchliffe, supported by Ms Rachel Squire, Ms Liz Lynne, Ms Dawn Primarolo, Ms Tessa Jowell, Rev. Martin Smyth, Mr. Roger Sims, Mr. Andrew Rowe, Mr. Malcolm Wicks, Mr. Ian McCartney,...
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to delegated legislation.
That the Civil Aviation Act (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations 1996 (S.I., 1996, No. 76) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
That the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 (S.I., 1996, No. 75) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—[Mr. Ottaway.]
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the improvement of democracy in Wales; to establish a legislative Parliament elected by proportional representation in Wales;...
I beg to move, That the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 1996, dated 12th February 1996, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th February, be approved.
I beg to move, That the draft Housing Support Grant (Scotland) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved. I understand that with this, it will be convenient to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 14A (Consideration of draft deregulation orders),
That the draft Deregulation (Length of the School Day) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved.—[Dr. Liam Fox.]
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Prisoners' Earnings Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment into the Consolidated Fund of amounts deducted from or levied on...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Dr. Liam Fox.]
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