Wednesday, 19 June 1996
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I tabled two motions in the Table Office last night, about the North Wales police. Neither has appeared on the Order Paper this morning.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Dr. Liam Fox.]
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the subject of Britain's role in Europe's defence and security policy and to address issues of the utmost topicality and importance. The outcome of the...
I am grateful for the opportunity to debate this subject, and I am glad that I have been called to introduce it a little earlier than I or the Minister expected. I raise an important matter...
On resuming—
I should first like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to have this debate today. The Minister will be aware that, on 12 July 1994, I introduced the Unfitness to Drive on Medical Grounds...
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to discuss developments in manufacturing industry at the next meeting he attends with his European Union counterparts. [32107]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he next expects to meet those in the mining industry responsible for (a) production and (b) health and safety. [32108]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what recent representations he has received regarding the ownership of the electricity and water companies. [32109]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list those European Union agreements relevant to UK industry that have been delayed as a consequence of the Government's decision of 21 May...
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he next intends to visit Maryport to discuss matters relating to industrial development. [32111]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the value of grants allocated to England from the European regional development fund since its inception. [32113]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what new proposals he has to improve innovative technology in industry. [32114]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the United Kingdom's trade balance with EU countries in the last quarter for which figures are available. [32115]
Mr. Robert Hughes: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the equipment needs of UK universities for research purposes. [32117]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to make the regulations covering pyramid selling more restrictive. [32118]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the sale of British Energy. [32119]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the output of manufactured goods in (a) the United Kingdom and (b) the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the balance of trade in manufactured goods in the latest quarter. [32121]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the conviction of McNeill International in the USA on a charge of exporting educational computer equipment to Libya. [32124]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the impact of deregulation on inward investment. [32125]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what recent representations he has received regarding the ownership of the electricity and water companies. [32126]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's policies in encouraging British businesses to increase their investment in research...
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to alter the takeover provisions affecting UK companies. [32129]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment his Department has made of the effect of reductions to the education budget on the funding of equipment for research in universities. [32130]
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will enter into discussions with the Confederation of British Industry over donations to political parties. [32131]
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Did you notice that I have been sitting quietly during Question Time—[HON. MEMBERS: "Unusual."] Yes, very unusual. I have been observing the questions...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to impose a duty upon water companies to maintain and repair domestic supply pipes. It is appropriate on a fine day in the middle of a fine...
Dr. Tony Wright accordingly presented a Bill to impose a duty upon water companies to maintain and repair domestic supply pipes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
I have selected the amendment standing in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. I have also had to limit all Back-Bench speeches to 10 minutes.
I beg to move, That the draft Northern Ireland Act 1974 (Interim Period Extension) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved. Once more I need to come to the House to...
Motion made, and Question put,
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S. I., 1996, No. 1444), dated 5th June 1996, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved.—[Mr. Burns.]
That the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Continuance of Section 41) Order 1996, which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved.—[Mr. Burns.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Burns.]
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