Monday, 16 February 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to reform the rules that concern the issuing of concessionary television licences. [27585]
What representations he has received recently concerning the distribution of national lottery grants; and if he will make a statement. [27586]
Mr. Gareth Thomas: If he will make a statement on the introduction of digital television in Wales. [27587]
How the reforms to the national lottery will help children's development out of school hours. [27588]
If he will make a statement on the future status of televised test cricket. [27589]
What plans he has to develop information services in public libraries. [27591]
What steps he is taking to tackle problems encountered by groups that win lottery funding but fail to raise matched funding. [27593]
If he will make a statement on his plans to change the mechanism for disbursement of lottery money. [27594]
What plans he has to make applications for lottery funding simpler for small community organisations in Birmingham and the west midlands. [27598]
If he will make a statement on prospects for the British film industry. [27600]
What plans he has to increase the proportion of public financial support for theatre which is devoted to activities. [27603]
When he plans to meet the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission to discuss its code of practice. [27604]
How many representations he has received from organisations concerned with drug abuse in response to the national lottery White Paper.[27606]
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on the future of musical instrument tuition.[27609]
If he will provide financial support for football clubs in the lower divisions of the Football League and feeder leagues to improve spectator facilities.[27611]
The Minister was asked—
What representations he has received on the advantages of the millennium dome project being run on a commercial basis by a leisure management company with expertise in this area. [27614]
If he will make a statement on the regional content of the millennium experience.[27615]
What estimate he has made of the number of people from the south-west of England who will visit the millennium experience.[27616]
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What recent review the Church Commissioners have undertaken on ethical investment.[27624]
What plans he has to transfer resources from higher-paid clergy to lower-paid clergy.[27625]
What representations he has received about the effect on Church finances of incorporating the European convention on human rights.[27626]
If he will make a statement on the commission's policy on management of land assets.[27627]
The Minister was asked—
If he will assess the possibility of creating a worthwhile millennium dome project at a significantly lower cost. [27619]
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Order for Second Reading read.—[Queen's consent, on behalf of the Crown, signified.]
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 Act: Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998
Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 115(1) (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (delegated legislation)),That—(1) the draft Appropriation (Northern Ireland)...
The petition, from the residents of mid-Bedfordshire, is entitled "Save Our Countryside". It reads: The petition of the residents of Mid-Bedfordshire declares that we are concerned about the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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