Wednesday, 4 February 1998
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.—[Janet Anderson.]
I am grateful for the opportunity to debate this important matter—a debate that takes place at a time and against a backdrop about as sombre as it would be possible to imagine. It is clear...
This debate is about a sad saga, of which successive Governments cannot be proud. The lives of thousands of British service men and medical auxiliaries have been ruined because politicians wanted...
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It is a shame that, rather than remaining in the Chamber for a significant and important debate, so many hon. Members feel the urgent need for lunch. I am delighted to have the opportunity to...
The Chancellor was asked—
What progress is being made in tackling the millennium computer problem within Government Departments. [25355]
What consultations he has carried out with the general public on issues relating to the delivery of public services. [25356]
What representations he has received from other Governments on his proposals for a freedom of information Act. [25358]
Which Government Departments are involved in his better government programme. [25360]
What representations he has received on the freedom of information White Paper. [25361]
What guidance he provides to civil servants concerning the time taken to answer correspondence from hon. Members; and what monitoring he carries out. [25362]
What projects have been identified as priorities for action by the better regulation unit. [25363]
What representations he has received on the economic circumstances of former members of the Civil Service who took a gratuity on leaving the service in the 1960s and 1970s. [25365]
How many vacancies on public bodies have been filled from the list held by the public appointments unit since 1 May. [25366]
What plans he has to press for the simplification of EU rules and administrative procedures during the UK presidency. [25367]
Pursuant to his oral answer of 30 July 1997, Official Report, columns 322–23, what representations he has received from broadcasting interests on freedom of information. [25368]
What plans he has to utilise smartcards for the delivery of public services. [25369]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 February.
What plans he has to visit the Wirral, West constituency.
I know that the west has its own explaining to do about who armed Saddam Hussein, but I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for saying that there have to be some clear military and political...
What initiatives he is taking in the European Union to encourage action to ensure the millennium compliancy of computer systems.
(by private notice): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the resignation of the Director General of the Office of the National Lottery.
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. The Wild Mammals (Hunting with Dogs) Bill had its Second Reading last November and went into Committee in December, and we have been considering it in...
Mr. Paul Flynn presented a Bill to require persons registered to carry on residential care homes or nursing homes to keep records concerning medicines and their use; to provide for inspection of...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require electricity supply companies to compensate customers whose supply is interrupted and not restored within specified time periods....
Mr. Dafydd Wigley accordingly presented a Bill to require electricity supply companies to compensate customers whose supply is interrupted and not restored within specified time periods: And the...
I beg to move, That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 1998–99 (HC 492), which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved. This is my first opportunity to open a debate...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) (Amendment) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 13th January, be approved.—[Janet Anderson.]
That the draft Contracting Out (Functions in relation to the Management of Crown Lands) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved.—[Janet Anderson.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (Sittings)),
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
'.—(1) Where notice has been given under section 6 in relation to a public procession, a person proposing to organise a related protest meeting shall give notice of that proposal in...
'.—(1)If the Commission, having regard to the time or place at which and the circumstances in which any public procession is intended to be held and to its route or proposed route,...
'.—(1) If at any time the Secretary of State is of the opinion in consequence of information furnished to him by the Chief Constable. that the determination by the Commission under section...
Amendment made: No. 15, in page 1, line 16, at end insert 'and protest meetings'.—[Mr. Ingram.]
Amendments made: No. 17, in page 2, line 10, after 'procession' insert 'or protest meeting'.
Amendment made: No. 19, in page 5, line 14, leave out 'or any previous procession' and insert 'or any related protest meeting or in relation to any previous procession or protest...
I beg to move amendment No. 20, in page 7, line 14, at end insert 'and'.
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in page 7, line 40, after 'court' insert 'or other body or person'. The amendment deals with the Secretary of State's power to introduce a registration scheme for...
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in page 10, line 27, leave out 'or other'. It gives me pleasure to move the amendment, because it reflects the important contribution made in Committee by the...
Amendment made: No. 26, in page 11, line 25, at end insert 'or protest meeting'.—[Mr. Ingram.]
I beg to move amendment No. 39, in page 12, line 13, leave out 'more' and insert 'less than'.
Amendment made: No. 29, in page 15, leave out lines 23 to 26.—[Mr. Ingram.]
Amendments made: No. 30, in page 16, line 25, at end insert— '1970 c. 9 (N.I.). The Police Act (Northern Ireland) 1970. In Schedule 1, paragraph 15(2) to (4).'.
Order for Third Reading read.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Dowd.]
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