Tuesday, 21 March 2000
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order for Third Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
The Secretary of State was asked—
By what mechanism he liaises with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in order to inform him about the state of the Scottish economy. [114008]
What recent representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the economic impact of petrol prices in the highlands and islands. [114009]
What requests he has received for the provision of extra funds from the United Kingdom central Government in relation to the Scottish Parliament building; and if he will make a statement. [114010]
How many pensioners in Scotland will benefit from the United Kingdom Government's winter fuel payment scheme. [114011]
The Advocate-General was asked—
What representations she has received on her plans to increase her staff; and if she will make a statement. [114032]
The Parliamentary Secretary was asked—
What steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to improve the performance of the Public Record Office. [114039]
What plans the Lord Chancellor has to review the entry procedures into, and career structures of, the judiciary. [114040]
If he will make a statement on the progress the Lord Chancellor is making on the appointment of women judges to the High Court and higher courts. [114041]
What powers the Lord Chancellor has to remove a judge who does not display the skills and experience suitable for judicial office; and how often such powers have been used. [114042]
If she will make a statement on the future of Lichfield magistrates court. [114043]
The President of the Council was asked—
If she will propose to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons that it examine the cut—off time for the tabling of oral questions. [114054]
The hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will bring forward plans to establish an on—site nursery in the Palace...
The President of the Council was asked—
If she will make a statement on the use of timetables for legislation in the House this Session. [114057]
If she will make a statement on progress in the modernisation of the House. [114059]
What plans she has to increase the use of information and communication technology in the pre-legislation scrutiny of Bills by the House. [114061]
The hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what has been the cost this Session of staff of the House remaining on duty as a result of...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: Consolidated Fund Act 2000.
Before I call the Chancellor of the Exchequer, it may be for the convenience of hon. Members if I remind them that, at the end of the Chancellor's speech, copies of the Budget resolutions will be...
Motion made, and Question,That, pursuant to section 5 of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968, provisional statutory effect shall be given to the following motions:(a) Hydrocarbon oils...
Motion made, and Question proposed,That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the national Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance; but...
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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