Monday, 19 October 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What representations he has received on the Green Paper on reforms to the Child Support Agency. [53466]
If he will make it his policy to uprate the state pension in line with the higher rate of earnings or the retail prices index. [53467]
What further steps he is taking to reduce pensioner poverty. [53468]
If he will make a statement on the results of the pensioners benefit take-up pilot in Torbay. [53469]
If he will make a statement about winter fuel payments for the coming winter. [53471]
What new proposals he has to ensure that all pensioners share fairly in the increasing prosperity of the nation. [53472]
What steps he will take to ensure that medical tests for disability living allowance are objective and professionally conducted. [53477]
If he will make a statement on his Department's progress towards the introduction of stakeholder pensions. [53478]
What plans he has for guaranteeing a minimum payment of (a) benefits generally and (b) housing benefit to claimants within 24 hours of the claim. [53480]
When he plans to publish the results of his pensions review. [53482]
What changes he proposes in the habitual residence test. [53483]
What steps he has taken to improve the operation of the CSA. [53486]
What estimates his Department has made of the increase in social security spending for each percentage point which the September retail prices index exceeds the target set by the Chancellor of...
What plans he has under the proposals for reform of the Child Support Agency to ensure that maintenance payments from absent parents who are self-employed are enforced. [53489]
With permission, I wish to make a statement on recent developments concerning Kosovo. In mid-June, in response to demands from the international community, President Milosevic gave an...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. In July, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made a statement in the House about the Government's spending plans for the next three years. Two weeks ago, the...
[First Day]
I wish to present a petition raised by almost 500 of my constituents from East Gomeldon, the Winterbournes and other parishes, which asks the House to urge the Ministry of Defence to clear a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Hanson.]
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