Monday, 31 January 2000
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What was the average amount received from national lottery funds in each parliamentary constituency in the last year for which figures are available. [105937]
If he will ensure that arts organisations benefiting from public funds make some unsold tickets available for use by schools. [105938]
What steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of sport to combat social exclusion. [105939]
When he proposes to make an announcement regarding the charging of a supplemental licence fee for digital television viewers. [105940]
What steps his Department has taken since 1997 to encourage competitive sport for children of school age. [105941]
What discussions his Department has had with Treasury officials concerning air passenger duty. [105942]
When he intends to publish the strategy for sport. [105943]
What steps he is taking to encourage professional sports bodies to invest income from the sale of television rights in local and non-professional sport. [105944]
If he will make a statement on the matters to be discussed at the forthcoming tourism summit. [105945]
If he will make a statement on the geographical distribution of lottery funds. [105946]
If he will make a statement on his plans for the money allocated to the Millennium Commission in future years. [105947]
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What plans the Church Commissioners have to mark the millennium in 2000. [105967]
To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what initiatives the Church Commissioners are taking to make parishioners better informed of their work. [105969]
What recent representations the Church Commissioners have made to the Chancellor in support of the abolition of VAT levied on repairs or restoration of church buildings. [105970]
What recent representations he has received regarding religious broadcasting. [105971]
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Has there been any indication that the House will hear a statement by a Minister from the Department of Trade and Industry on the allegations in today's...
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a),That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Utilities...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a),That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Utilities Bill, it is expedient to authorise—(1) the...
Ordered,
That the Local Authorities (Funds) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1999 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation. —[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
Ordered,That Mr. Paul Keetch be discharged from the Catering Committee and Bob Russell be added to the Committee. — [Mr. Tyler.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
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