Thursday, 9 March 2000
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITIES BILL [LORDS]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If he will make a statement on the change in the level of unemployment in the Conwy constituency since May 1997. [112212]
What increases in manufacturing and service industry productivity were secured in the calendar years (a) 1997, (b) 1998 and (c) 1999. [112213]
What his projection is of the tax burden for 2001–02 measured as a percentage of GDP. [112214]
If he will make a statement on his recent discussions with IT contractors' representatives on IR35. [112215]
If he will make a statement on the importance of markets in the European Union to firms in the north-east. [112220]
How many claims for working families tax credit have been received from Scotland since its introduction. [112221]
What responses he has received to the changes that he announced in his pre-Budget report to the proposed climate change levy. [112222]
What estimate he has made of the incremental amount of tax that will be paid in the next financial year as a result of measures announced since 1 May 1997. [112224]
What is his estimate of the number of jobs created in London since May 1997. [112227]
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I have given you notice of my point of order, because it affects the rights of all hon. Members. Under the Bank of England Act 1998, the Treasury is required...
Mr. Paul Flynn, supported by Mr. Gordon Prentice and Mr. Austin Mitchell, presented a Bill to allow the production, supply, possession and use of cannabis and cannabis resin for medicinal...
Order for Second Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
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: Representation of the People Act 2000 Transport...
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Mr. Deputy Speaker: With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to delegated legislation. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing...
That the draft Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations 2000, which were laid before this House on 17th February, be approved.
That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Penalties) Regulations 2000, which were laid before this House on 22nd February, be approved.—[Mr. McNulty.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McNulty.]
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