Wednesday, 19 May 1999
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
When the Channel Tunnel Act 1987 was going through the House of Commons, we were told that, because it was a national project with considerable impact on all the regions of the United Kingdom,...
I am grateful for the opportunity to introduce this debate. It is the first time in parliamentary history that the town that I have the privilege of representing has had a debate to itself in...
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I am grateful to be given the opportunity to speak on this subject. The situation started with a dispute between Mr. Thom and his neighbour, Mrs. Hetherington, who are both constituents of mine,...
Ordered,That Madam Speaker do issue her warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the borough constituency of...
The Minister was asked—
What progress has been made in providing Her Majesty's Government's publications in readable form for people with sight impairment and other disabilities. [83639]
What steps he is taking to evaluate the work of people's panels. [83640]
What plans he has for the promotion of the charter mark scheme.[83642]
If he will make a statement on the maintenance of political balance in public appointments. [83643]
If he will make a statement on the progress made by the ministerial group on better government. [83644]
What recent representations he has received on the service first programme. [83645]
What progress he has made in ensuring that people from a wider range of backgrounds are appointed to public office. [83646]
If he will list the initiatives taken by the anti-drugs co-ordinator over the past 12 months in relation to reducing the level of drug misuse in prisons in England and Wales. [83647]
If he will make a statement on progress in increasing the amount of Government information available to the public by electronic means. [83648]
What steps he is taking to improve access to public services by older people. [83649]
In what circumstances the Chancellor of the Duchy's flag is flown on public buildings. [83650]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 19 May.
What plans he has for reform of the funding mechanisms for post-16 education and training.
My right hon. Friend will have seen the employment and unemployment figures, published today, which reveal that there are more people in work than ever. The claimant count reveals an annual...
What plans he has to visit Southend, West.
Why should a Member of the House of Commons who has a Scottish seat and represents some 52,000 people be paid the same as a Member of this House who has an English seat and represents some...
(by private notice): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will inform the House as to his proposed restrictions on trial by jury.
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. This is not the first time important changes of Government policy have appeared in the press before they were announced to the House. That has the effect of...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to make regulations on the fitting, maintenance and use of bells on pedal cycles. Among the Bill's virtues...
Dr. Nick Palmer accordingly presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to make regulations on the fitting, maintenance and use of bells on pedal cycles: And the same was read the First...
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We now come to the main business of the day. I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I should advise the House that the Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That this House takes note with approval of the Government's assessment as set out in the Financial Statement and Budget Report 1999–2000 and the Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report...
That the draft Unfair Dismissal and Statement of Reasons for Dismissal (Variation of Qualifying Period) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 28th April, be approved.—[Mr. Betts.]
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Framework Agreement for Trade and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Korea) Order...
That the draft Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 1999, which were laid before this House on 4th May, be approved.
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 47) on rural bus subsidy grants for 1999–2000 (HC 407), which was laid before this House on 27th April, be approved.
That the draft International Headquarters and Defence Organisations (Designation and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 15th April, be approved.
Some 2,487 residents of Broxtowe and neighbouring constituencies request that the House of Commons urge the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to introduce...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Betts.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
