Monday, 11 December 2000
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
On what date it was agreed that BT and Ford would sponsor two zones of the millennium dome in addition to the original 12. [141873]
What measures he is taking to support regional theatres. [141874]
What assessment he has made of the impact of regulation on the viability of the tourism industry. [141875]
What steps he is taking to give schoolchildren more opportunities to participate in creative activities out of school hours. [141876]
What contribution his Department is making to the improvement of arts education. [141878]
If he will make a statement on the future of the millennium dome. [141879]
If he will make a statement on how his Department intends to promote seaside holidays. [141882]
What discussions he has had with officials of the millennium stadium, Cardiff about the hosting of the FA cup final. [141884]
What the timetable is for awarding the next licence to run the national lottery. [141885]
What his latest estimate is of the number of visitors to Tate Modern. [141886]
If he intends to increase the allocation of resources to English Heritage; and if he will make a statement. [141887]
What his latest estimate is of the total building and running costs of the millennium dome. [141890]
If he will make a statement on his policy on the level of service that public libraries should provide to local communities. [141891]
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment he has made of the financial implications of ordaining female bishops. [141903]
What submission the Commissioners have made to the BBC with regard to their policy on religious broadcasting. [141904]
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What assessment the Commission has made of the results of the Government's move to resource accounting. [141905]
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If the Church Commissioners will review their policy of allowing tenants of Church Commission land to decide whether to allow access to hunts. [141906]
After five gruelling days, victory was secured—I am sure the whole House would like to send our congratulations to the English cricket team on its triumph. With permission, Mr. Speaker, I...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Secretary Hoon, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Cook, Mr. Secretary Straw, Mr. John Spellar and Dr. Lewis Moonie,...
Mr. Secretary Murphy, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Blunkett, Mr. Secretary Darling, Mr. Paul Boateng, Mr. David Lock and Mr. David Hanson,...
[FOURTH DAY]
The foreign affairs and defence debate on the Queen's Speech provides an opportunity for the House to review the totality of our foreign policy. I will turn to wider matters shortly, but the...
Motion made,That, for the purposes of their approval under section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2000–01, the Economic and...
Motion made, That Private Members' Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 2nd and 9th February, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th March, 6th and 27th April, 11th and 18th May, 8th and...
Motion made,That, for the current Session of Parliament, Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) be amended as follows:Line 37, before the word 'European'...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Pope.]
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