Wednesday, 10 January 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress has been made with respect to the country plan for Montserrat. [143195]
What recent representations she has received from sugar-producing countries about the everything but arms initiative; and if she will make a statement. [143196]
What assessment she has made of progress in focusing development aid on the reduction of poverty. [143197]
What support her Department is providing to the global environment facility. [143198]
What assessment she has made of the contribution of the International Labour Organisation to eradicating poverty in developing countries. [143199]
What plans she has to discuss the White Paper on globalisation with developing countries. [143200]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 January.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will be aware that the Prime Minister's final answer to my right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition lasted precisely one minute and 50 seconds. Given...
Ordered,That the Capital Allowances Bill be proceeded with as a tax simplification bill; but that the Bill shall not stand referred to a second reading committee.—[Mr. Clelland.]
Order for Second Reading read.
Order. I now have to announce the result of a Division deferred from a previous day. On the motion "Electoral Commission", the Ayes were 486, the Noes 4, so the motion was agreed to. [The...
Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Social Care Bill:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee.2. Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 8th February...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a),That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Health...
Motion made,That, following the Order [20th November 2000], Mr. Nicholas Winterton, Mr. John McWilliam, Mr. Barry Jones and Frank Cook be appointed to act as additional Deputy Speakers at...
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,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 15th...
Motion made, That— the Lords Message [12th July 2000] communicating a Resolution relating to Human Rights (Joint Committee), be now considered;this House concurs with the Lords in the said...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McNulty.]
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint as Electoral Commissioners: (1) Pamela Joan Gordon for the period of four years;(2) Sir Neil William...
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