Monday, 15 March 1999
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he plans to launch a public information campaign on the voting system to be used in the European elections. [74577]
What steps his Department is taking to protect NHS hospital workers from criminal attacks at work. [74578]
What responses have been received from organisations representing health visitors to the consultation document, "Supporting Families". [74579]
What assessment he has made of the progress made by probation services in implementing the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, with particular reference to the supervision of drug treatment and testing...
What new steps he is taking to tackle the links between drug addiction and crime. [74581]
If he will make a statement on the number of (a) police and (b) administrative staff in the West Mercia police force in (a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000. [74582]
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of measures taken to minimise noise disruption for residents living close to HMP Lewes. [74583]
What assessment he has made of the role of voluntary organisations in combating crime and disorder; and if he will make a statement. [74584]
What progress he has made in reviewing the liquor licensing laws. [74585]
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Animal Procedures Committee. [74586]
What plans he has to review the law on kerb crawling. 174587]
What measures he plans to introduce to protect vulnerable witnesses. [74588]
What steps he is taking to reduce crime in shopping centres. [74589]
If he will make a statement on the number of policemen employed on 31 December 1998. [74590]
If he will introduce legislation to enable the police to charge for escorting abnormal loads. [74591]
What measures he is taking to curb the smuggling of illegal drugs into prisons. [74593]
Much of the national health service that we inherited from the previous Government was run down and shabby. Much of its investment in information technology had been an expensive failure. Much of...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I seek your guidance. Given the importance of maintaining the highest possible standards in public life, have you received any indication from the Prime...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the holding of a referendum on the United Kingdom's participation in the European common fisheries policy; and for...
Mr. John Wilkinson accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the holding of a referendum on the United Kingdom's participation in the European Common Fisheries Policy; and for connected...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [9 March].
Motion made, and Question proposed,
[Relevant documents: The Second Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 1998–99, on the World Economy and the Pre-Budget Report (HC 91-I), and the Fourth Report from the Environmental...
Motion made, and Question put, That(1) In section 62(1A)(a) of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979, for "£45.05" there shall be substituted "£161.20".(2) This Resolution shall have...
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Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Mrs. Barbara Roche accordingly presented a Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
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