Thursday, 30 November 2000
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to raise the level of innovation in the United Kingdom's industrial base. [139531]
If he will assess the performance of manufacturing industry in the west midlands. [139532]
If he will make a statement on the development of biotechnology clusters. [139533]
When he last met the Tobacco Workers Association to discuss job prospects in British tobacco manufacturing. [139534]
What steps he is taking to ensure that the citizens advice bureau service is available at a consistent level throughout England and Wales. [139535]
If he will make a statement on the future of the post office network. [139537]
What plans he has to provide stronger consumer protection by way of regulation of trade associations. [139538]
How many ex-miners and their families in the east midlands have received mining-related health compensation in the last 12 months. [139539]
What action the Government have taken to encourage the development of sustainable energy. [139542]
If he will make a statement on progress made in encouraging businesses to communicate electronically with (a) customers and (b) other businesses. [139543]
It is now clear that the House of Lords will not pass the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill in the current Session. That will constitute rejection of the Bill for the purposes of the Parliament...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On Tuesday, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister whether he had assessed the number of extra road deaths that might occur as a result of the increase in road...
Lords amendments considered.
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with the Lords in the said amendment. The other place agreed in Committee that this clause should stand part of the Bill, but it then voted to remove the...
Lords amendments in lieu of certain Lords amendments to which the Commons have disagreed, considered.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with the Lords in their amendment in lieu of Lords amendment No. 121. The amendment requires selection panels to be set up in respect of all appointments...
That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligation (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulation 2000, Which were laid before this House on 20th November, be approved.— [Mr....
Motion made,
8 pm
I have further to acquaint the House that the Lord High Chancellor, one of the Lord Commissioners, delivered Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, in pursuance of Her...
My Government has taken action to secure economic stability and steady growth, based on its long-term objectives for monetary and fiscal policy. The goal is high and stable levels of growth and...
I thank you for the provision you have made for the work and dignity of the Crown and for the public service.
The Duke of Edinburgh and I were pleased to receive the State Visit of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Henrik in February.
I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may attend you.
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