Thursday, 30 March 2000
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order for consideration, as amended, read.
Orders for Second Reading read.
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the future of Rover's Longbridge plant. [115660]
What recent discussions he has had concerning science with Ministers in other Departments which sponsor scientific research. [115661]
What representations he has received regarding surpluses in the mineworkers' pension schemes. [115662]
What assessment he has made of the impact the internet will have on overall levels of productivity in the next two years. [115663]
What assessment he has made of the future of the textile industry in the east midlands. [115664]
What steps he is taking to encourage UK exports to India. [115665]
When the Small Business Service payroll facilities will be available to small businesses in Hastings and Rye; and if fees will be charged. [115666]
What assessment he has made of the implications for small businesses of future British non-participation in the single European currency. [115667]
What support his Department has given the aerospace industry since May 1997. [115668]
If he will assess the competitiveness of manufacturing industry in Worcestershire. [115669]
What recent discussions he has had with Advantage West Midlands about the future of car manufacturing in the west midlands. [115670]
How the UK Government will respond to representations on its implementation of the collective redundancies directive. [115671]
Will the Leader of the House give the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Earlier this morning, the social exclusion unit of the Cabinet Office published an important report on anti-social behaviour and policy measures to address...
Mr. Secretary Smith, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Darling, Mr. Secretary Reid, Mr. Secretary Murphy, Mr. Secretary...
[Relevant documents: The Eighth Report from the Education and Employment Committee, Session 1998–99, on Access for All? A Survey of Post-16 Participation, HC 57-1, and the Government's...
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to Committees.
That Dr. Brian Iddon be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mr. David Chaytor be added to the Committee.
That Mr. Bill Rammell be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Mr. Allan Rogers be added to the Committee.
That Dr. George Turner be discharged from the Select Committee on Public Administration and Mr. Anthony D. Wright be added to the Committee.
That Mr. Peter Luff be discharged from the Liaison Committee and Mr. David Curry be added to the Committee.—[Mr. Mike Hall.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Mike Hall.]
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