Monday, 9 February 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
When he last met his United States counterpart to discuss procedures for joint military action. [26097]
What assessment he has made of the current strategic importance and future need for aircraft carriers in the Royal Navy. [26098]
If he will make a statement on defence contracts that have been placed by his Department with defence-related industries in the Chelmsford local authority area; and what is the total value of...
If he will make a statement on recent changes in the level of educational attainment by armed forces personnel. [26100]
What estimate he has made of the cost of the dilapidations at the royal naval college. [26101]
If he will make a statement about the future district structure of United Kingdom Land Command. [26102]
What assessment he has made of the military threat posed by Iraq. [26103]
If he will make a statement on the plans announced on 23 January 1998 to reorganise the firing ranges. [26104]
When the RAF expects to take delivery of its first operational Eurofighter. [26105]
What is his policy towards the twinning of HM ships with towns; and if he will make a statement. [26106]
What steps he is taking to work towards the global elimination of nuclear weapons. [26107]
The President of the Council was asked—
If she will reintroduce twice-weekly Prime Minister's questions. [26130]
If she will establish a Select Committee to examine relations with the Arab world. [26131]
What is the (a) current and (b) planned provision in the House of Commons estimates for the cost of constructing the new parliamentary building. [26136]
If she will make a statement on progress towards reform of the hours of the parliamentary day. [26138]
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I seek your guidance on a matter that may be causing confusion to several hon. Members. It relates to my private Member's Bill on the employment of children,...
[7TH ALLOTTED DAY]
I have selected the amendment standing 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 proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Betts.]
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