Tuesday, 16 May 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.
Mr. Secretary Reid presented a Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under section 8 of the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, relating to Railtrack (Waverley Station): And the same...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement about Britain's relations with Japan. [120872]
What steps he is taking to promote democratic rights in Burma. [120873]
What steps he is taking to promote trade with and economic development in southern African countries. [120874]
If he will make a statement on the role of British Trade International in securing inward investment into the UK. [120876]
What his policy is on arms sales to India. [120877]
If he will make a statement on the Government's relations with Afghanistan. [120878]
What steps he is taking to promote dialogue between South and North Korea. [120880]
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Iran concerning the treatment of Jews, Christians and Bahais. [120881]
What proposals he has to improve the UK's relations with Slovenia. [120882]
If he will make a statement on progress in the middle east peace process. [120883]
What progress has been made with preparatory work for legislation to restore full British citizenship to residents of the island of St. Helena. [120885]
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement on two significant defence procurement decisions. I should like to announce our decisions on a new beyond-visual-range...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. As you know, as a matter of courtesy the Government make statements available in advance to the Opposition spokesman, the Liberal Democrat spokesman and,...
Mr. Secretary Mandelson, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Secretary Straw and Mr. Secretary Cook, presented a Bill to make provision about policing in Northern...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that a young person indicted for a serious criminal offence shall be brought to trial within a period of 110 days; and for...
Miss Anne McIntosh accordingly presented a Bill to provide that a young person indicted for a serious criminal offence shall be brought to trial within a period of 110 days; and for connected...
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Madam Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. She has also decided that there should be a 10-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches.
I inform the House that Madam Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I beg to move, That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) Order 2000, which was laid before this House on 15th May, be approved. I am sure that the House will appreciate, in the current...
I beg to move, That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) (No. 2) Order 2000, which was laid before this House on 10th May, be approved. The order appoints 21...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Companies Act 1985 (Audit Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2000, which were laid before this House on 3rd May, be approved.—[Mr. Mike Hall.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mike Hall.]
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