Thursday, 27 November 1997
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If he will make a statement on the impact of the Green Budget on the Government's policy on inward investment into the United Kingdom. [16585]
Dr. Tony Wright: If he has plans to set a target for public spending as a share of gross domestic product. [16586]
What discussions he has had with the DSS about the level of future financial provision for state pensions. [16587]
What assessment he has made of the measures that will be required to control domestic inflation, with particular reference to house prices, in the event of United Kingdom interest rates...
What steps he proposes to take to help business prepare for economic and monetary union. [16589]
If he will make a statement on his policy for controlling inflation. [16590]
What representations he has received from charities regarding dividend tax credits; and if he will make a statement. [16591]
If he will make a statement on the future of the Barnett formula. [16592]
What representations he has received on the consequences of British entry into the European single currency after 1999. [16593]
When he next plans to meet the north-east regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss economic growth. [16594]
If he will estimate at what level of national minimum wage the current departmental spending limits would be breached. [16595]
If he will make a statement on his Department's policy towards the European Union paper "Towards Tax Co-ordination in the European Union". [16597]
What studies the Treasury has undertaken into the impact on (a) the national economy and (b) prospects for meeting the convergence criteria for economic and monetary union of the removal of local...
What plans he has to review the effectiveness of corporation tax; and if he will make a statement. [16600]
What discussions he has had with major United Kingdom retailers concerning their preparations for the introduction of the euro. [16601]
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Act 1997.Local Government...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement on youth crime. I am today publishing a White Paper entitled "No more excuses". It sets out the Government's new approach to...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement on how Government Departments and their agencies are tackling the millennium compliance problem—sometimes called the...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I shall make a statement about the business for next week. MONDAY 1 DECEMBER—Opposition Day [5th allotted day]. Until about 7 pm, there will be a debate on...
Considered in Committee
I beg to move amendment No. 65 in page 1, line 12, at end insert— 'but (for the avoidance of doubt) not Article 1 of the said Treaty.'.
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to European Community documents.
That this House takes note of European Community Documents Nos. 8150/97, on the general principles of Food Law in the European Union, and 8386/97, on Consumer Health and Food Safety; and endorses...
That this House takes note of the Commission Communications (10427/97) of 1st October 1997 Towards tax co-ordination in the European Union — a package to tackle harmful tax competition and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),That the draft Civil Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, which...
Motion made, and Question proposed,That Miss Ann Widdecombe be discharged from the Committee on Standards and Privileges and Mr. Martin Bell be added to the Committee.—[Mr. Mudie.]
Motion made, and Question proposed,That Siobhain McDonagh be discharged from the Social Security Committee and Mr. Paul Goggins be added to the Committee.— [Mr. McWilliam, on behalf of the...
Unaccustomed as I am to speaking in the Chamber, as I come from the Whips' Office, I wish to present a petition to the House ahead of tomorrow's debate on whether to ban fox hunting. The petition...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn-[Mr.Pope]
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