Wednesday, 26 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. Hill.]
I have been fortunate in winning ballots for Adjournment debates, but this is the first occasion on which I have had the opportunity to introduce a debate on what is, frankly, a substantial...
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May I start by warmly welcoming the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the hon. Member for Ashfield (Mr. Hoon), to his new position. I am sure that he will have a fascinating...
Resolved,That there be laid before the House the accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 1997–98, showing:(1) The Receipts and Payments in connection with the Fund in the year ended the 31st...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress is being made on issues of equality and human rights under the Good Friday agreement. [84436]
What consultation she is having in Northern Ireland on the future of EU structural funding. [84438]
What progress is being made towards devolution in Northern Ireland. [84439]
What progress has been made in the last year in the provision of early years education in Northern Ireland. [84444]
What assessment she has made of the prospects for achieving a local accommodation over the disputed parade at Drumcree this year. [84446]
What the objectives are of the new Government initiatives on restorative justice in Northern Ireland. [84447]
If she will make a statement on progress on (a) the decommissioning of illegally held weapons and (b) the creation of a Northern Ireland Executive. [84449]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday, 26 May.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Scottish Enterprise Act 1999 Rating (Valuation)...
Two months into NATO's campaign, I think that it is appropriate that I should report to the House, before it rises for the recess, on the Kosovo crisis. Before I do so, I place on record the...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a short business statement. The main business for Wednesday 9 June will now be as follows: a debate on the White Paper on reforming the House...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I am grateful to you for allowing me to raise a point of order with reference to the question that I asked at Northern Ireland questions. I shall not strain...
, I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a sustainable energy agency to promote renewable energy generation and encourage energy efficiency; and for related purposes....
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas accordingly presented a Bill to establish a sustainable energy agency to promote renewable energy generation and encourage energy efficiency; and for related purposes: And...
I beg to move, That this House approves the First Report from the Administration Committee on the Proposal to Re-open the Line of Route during the Summer Adjournment (HC 394). I am pleased to...
I beg to move, That the Resolution of 6th December 1991 relating to travel by Members to European Community Institutions be rescinded. That, in the opinion of this House, provision should be...
I beg to move, That, in the opinion of this House, the provisions of this Resolution should have effect in relation to the giving of financial assistance to opposition parties in this House:...
I beg to move, That, for the remainder of the present Session of Parliament, Standing Order No. 152 (Select Committees related to government departments) shall have effect subject to the...
Ordered,
Ordered,
I am pleased to have the opportunity to present a petition, the signatures for which have been collected by my constituent, Mr. James Selby Bennett, since last Saturday in the Purbeck district...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Jamieson.]
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