Monday, 30 November 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 pilots for drug treatment and testing orders. [61087]
What steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of violence in the home. [61089]
How he intends to take forward the proposals to safeguard children by creating a comprehensive single access point for police and other record checks in staff recruitment; and if he will make a...
If he will estimate the costs of the investigation by South Yorkshire police into allegations of wrong-doing by Doncaster councillors up to 1 November. [61091]
If he will make a statement on his spending plans for the police service for each of the next three years. [61093]
What is the proposed timetable for consideration of the draft freedom of information Bill. [61094]
What plans he has to make community sentences more (a) rigorous and (b) effective. [61096]
If he has plans to require senior police officers to confirm whether or not they are freemasons; and if he will make a statement. [61097]
What measures he proposes to introduce to reduce car crime. [61099]
What representations he has had from Surrey police force regarding funding for expected manpower levels over the next three years. [61101]
What representations he has received on the proposals for divorce information meetings contained in his consultation paper "Supporting Families". [61102]
What plans he has to make police authority members more accountable. [61103]
If he will make a statement on the licensing of door supervisors. [61104]
How many persons have been found in possession of forged United Kingdom passports in the last 12 months for which figures are available. [61105]
If he will make a statement on the deaths in custody in Norwich prison during the last year. [61106]
When he proposes to change police disciplinary regulations. [61108]
What representations he has received recently about improper practices by solicitors and immigration advisers. [61109]
How many persons are currently awaiting decisions on political asylum; and what was the total in each of the previous three years. [61110]
How many gun owners are waiting to receive compensation for handguns surrendered under the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997. [61111]
A year ago, I announced our plans for a modern and dependable health service. In February, I announced our proposals to tackle health inequalities. Last month, I set out for the House our plans...
I am now able to reply to the point raised with me on Thursday last by the right hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Benn), who asserted that the contents of the Gracious Speech were available in...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. May I seek your guidance as to the exact parameters of your ruling, given at column 208 of the Official Report on 25 November, on matters relating to debate on...
Mr. Secretary Prescott, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Michael, Mr. Stephen Byers, Ms Hilary Armstrong, Mr. Nick Raynsford and Mr. Jon Owen Jones presented a Bill to make...
[FIFTH DAY]
We now come to the main business, and I have had to limit speeches between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock to 15 minutes. I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
Ordered,That Mr. Eric Pickles be discharged from the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee and Mrs. Teresa Gorman be added to the Committee.— [Charlotte Atkins, on behalf...
Ordered,That Mr. David Atkinson be discharged from the Science and Technology Committee and Mr. Ian Taylor be added to the Committee.— [Charlotte Atkins, on behalf of the Committee of...
Ordered,That Mr. Nick Gibb be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr. David Ruffley be added to the Committee.— [Charlotte Atkins, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Pope.]
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