Tuesday, 27 October 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the issuing of visitors' visas in Bombay. [54285]
What progress has been made towards a permanent peaceful settlement in Sudan. [54286]
If he will make a statement on Government plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights. [54287]
If he will make a statement on the situation in Kosovo. [54288]
If he will make a statement on the UK's relations with Chile. [54290]
What progress has been made in simplifying the process for those countries seeking to join the European Union. [54291]
When he last met his European counterparts to discuss Agenda 2000 and enlargement. [54292]
If he will make a statement on progress in the EU enlargement process. [54293]
If he will make a statement about UK relations with Dubai. [54295]
What representations he has made to his United States counterpart to try to achieve that country's agreement to ensure compliance with biological and chemical weapons treaties. [54296]
What recent discussions Her Majesty's Government have had with representatives of the Indian and Pakistani Governments, regarding Kashmir. [54297]
What plans he has to meet the President of Argentina to discuss UK-Argentine relations. [54298]
If he will make a statement on the impact of the German general election result on British-German relations. [54300]
If he will make a statement on the progress of negotiations to resolve Lockerbie-related problems. [54301]
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. May I seek your guidance on a point of order of which I have given you notice? As you know, we have asked the Home Secretary to come to the House to make a...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities to publish annual totals of numbers of children in care, numbers of children adopted and numbers of parents...
Mr. Julian Brazier accordingly presented a Bill to require local authorities to publish annual totals of numbers of children in care, numbers of children adopted and numbers of parents available...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1, in page 2, line 1, leave out ("a registered party, or").
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I am sure that you, and all Members, will have been inundated with queries from constituents asking about the working time regulations. I was amazed to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
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