Tuesday, 25 May 1999
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 tuition fees for tertiary education in Scotland. [84126]
What plans he has to distribute and control funds for scientific research within Scotland. [84127]
If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on CCTV as a method of crime prevention. [84128]
If he will publish a document listing his responsibilities following the establishment of the Scottish Executive. [84129]
If he will make a statement on the arrangements for joint scrutiny with the Scottish Executive of European legislation. [84130]
How many modern apprenticeships places will be made available in Scotland; and if he will make a statement on the timetable and cost of the initiative. [84132]
If he will make a statement about his plans for university tuition fees in Scotland. [84133]
What responsibilities in respect of genetically modified crops will be transferred to the Scottish Parliament. [84134]
The Parliamentary Secretary was asked—
Pursuant to his answer of 23 March 1999, Official Report, column 133, on immigration adjudicators, by what percentage the number of outstanding immigration appeals has been reduced; and what...
What plans he has to review the retirement age for magistrates. [84158]
If he will take steps to make the Judges Council publicly accountable. [84160]
What role magistrates will play in the local partnerships established under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. [84161]
What plans he has for the provision of legal aid for representation at coroners courts. [84163]
If he will make a statement regarding the location of county courts in Staffordshire. [84164]
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the Government's anti-drugs strategy. I am pleased to lay before the House today the United Kingdom anti-drugs...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker, of which I have given the hon. Member for Woodspring (Dr. Fox) notice. Scotland has a tradition of tolerance, but during Scottish questions today, the hon....
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the publication of average patient waiting times for first outpatient appointments by specialty and average patient waiting times...
[Relevant documents: Developments in the European Union July-December 1998 (Cm. 4352);
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)),
Ordered,
10 pm
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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