Tuesday, 11 June 1996
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with European partners about defence procurement projects. [30882]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for further compulsory redundancies in the armed services; and if he will list the numbers in each service to be made redundant in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his Department's policy towards industrial participation. [30885]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the construction programme of ships to replace HMS Fearless and HMS Intrepid. [30886]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much is being spent in the current year on private education and support of officers' children in the armed forces; and if he will break down this...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has held recently with the Government of Sri Lanka regarding the provision of training to the Sri Lankan armed forces. [30888]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the benefits of a joint rapid deployment force. [30889]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what contingency plans are being prepared for the withdrawal of British forces from Bosnia after 20 December. [30890]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the current role of the implementation force in former Yugoslavia. [30891]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress of the feasibility study on an anti-ballistic missile defence system. [30892]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many merchant vessels chartered by his Department to take part in Operation Purple Star were British-registered. [30893]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment his Department makes of the industrial implications of procurement decisions. [30894]
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 11 June. [30912]
Mr. John Hutton, supported by Ms Janet Anderson, Mr. David Alton, Mr. Kevin Hughes, Mr. Alan Milburn, Dame Jill Knight, Ms Ann Coffey, Mrs. Jane Kennedy and Mr. Julian Brazier, presented a Bill...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the holding of a referendum on the need for changes to the treaty on European Union affecting the United Kingdom's continuing...
Mr. William Cash accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the holding of a referendum on the need for changes to the treaty on European Union affecting the United Kingdom's continuing...
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I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I must inform the House that Madam Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6) (Standing Committees on Statutory Instruments, &c.)
That the draft Northern Ireland (Emergency and Prevention of Terrorism Provisions) (Continuance) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 8th May, be approved.
That the draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 8th May, be approved.
That the draft Disclosure of Interests in Shares (Amendment) Regulations 1996, which were laid before this House on 16th May, be approved.
That the Financial Services Act 1986 (Uncertificated Securities) (Extension of Scope of Act) Order 1996 (S. I., 1996, No. 1322), dated 16th May 1996, a copy of which was laid before this House on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 94F(1)(b) (Scottish Grand Committee (statutory instruments)),
I wish to present a petition on behalf of the relatives of Jean Crowie, who was murdered by her husband 17 years ago. Her body was buried in the garden of the marital home and not discovered...
It is my pleasant duty to present a petition signed by Mr. Brian Keenan of 22 Bristow road, Beddington, and a large number of local residents in the Beddington North ward in my constituency and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr.Coe.]
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