Wednesday, 4 November 1998
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
I have been fortunate in securing a debate on an important subject. However, I should begin by congratulating the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, my hon....
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In Birmingham, on average, one in five children will change school each year other than at normal transfer times, but averages hide some salient statistics. In my constituency, the turnover rate...
I am grateful for the opportunity to hold the debate, although I wish that it were not necessary. As the Minister will know, I last initiated an Adjournment debate on Government support for...
In many professions new discoveries, new evidence, new technologies and new problems require a fresh examination of the skills and knowledge that are needed for training programmes, not only for...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding proposed reductions in the Territorial Army in north Wales. [56576]
If he will make a statement about the number of recent business start-ups in Wales. [56577]
Mr. Lembit Öpik: What assistance he will offer farmers of smallholdings in Wales who are now technically bankrupt. [56578]
If he will make a statement about the funding of social services by local authorities in Wales. [56579]
What estimate he has made of the costs of establishing the Assembly for Wales. [56580]
If he will make a statement on the planned funding levels for NHS provision in Wales. [56582]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 November.
I have a short statement to make to the House. I see from the number of red poppies in evidence that it has not escaped the attention of hon. Members that next Wednesday the House will be in...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Have you had any intimation that the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry may make a statement on the implications of the millennium bug for vital...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to enable and require the Housing Corporation to be joined in all possession proceedings by mortgagees against mortgagors in respect of the...
Mr. Adrian Sanders accordingly presented a Bill to enable and require the Housing Corporation to be joined in all possession proceedings by mortgagees against mortgagors in respect of the...
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I have selected the amendment standing in the name of the Prime Minister.
I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. I must remind hon. Members that there will be a 10-minute limit on all Back-Bench speeches.
I beg leave to present a petition from my constituency about the benefit integrity project as it applies to the chronically disabled. The petition says that it refers in particular to women...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
