Wednesday, 28 June 2000
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order for further consideration, as amended, read.
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on progress on the reform of the health service in Wales following the most recent meeting of the joint ministerial committee on health. [126693]
What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary with regard to transport in Wales. [126694]
What discussions he has had with the First Secretary with regard to the number of patients waiting over 18 months for an operation on the NHS. [126695]
What discussions he has had with the First Secretary on the implications for Welsh farming of the proposed Bill on hunting. [126696]
If he will discuss with the First Secretary policy on tourism in relation to national parks. [126697]
What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the number of unemployed people in Wales in May 1997 and May 2000. [126698]
If he will make a statement on the prospects for the aerospace industry in Wales, with particular reference to Raytheon Systems and BAE Systems in Deeside. [126699]
What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the Deeside economy of Wales. [126701]
What recent representations he has received about hunting with dogs in Wales. [126702]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28 June.
When he next plans to visit North-West Leicestershire.
May I tell my right hon. Friend that in October 1999, the waiting time for a cataract operation at Milton Keynes general hospital in my constituency was 12 months, whereas now, thanks to...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the post office network. Post offices are a vital part of the fabric of our country. They serve 28 million people every week,...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. First, I apologise for having used an improper word, but is there any precedent for a Secretary of State failing to apologise for repeating a statement for...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prescribe which Members of the House of Commons may participate only in proceedings on reserved matters under the Scotland and Northern...
[Lords]
'.—(1) Each limited liability partnership shall make an annual return to the registrar setting out—(a) all claims made against the partnership for work performed by it;(b) a statement...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 3, leave out lines 22 and 23 and insert— (b) subject to paragraph (a), by the rules and principles which would apply if the law relating to...
I beg to move amendment No. 7, in page 10, line 15, after "to", insert— 'bodies corporate recognised by the Law Society under section 9 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985,'.
Amendment made: No. 6, in page 15, line 15, leave out— 'incorporated as a limited liability partnership with that name,' and insert— 'a limited liability partnership or oversea...
Not amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in page 2, line 2, leave out 'or other disposal'.
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in page 3, line 14, leave out from "authority" to "by" in line 15 and insert "shall".
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Attorney General's Salary Order 2000, which was laid before this House on 15th June, be approved.—[Mr. Pope.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Pope.]
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