Monday, 15 January 2001
The House met at half-past. Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Ordered, That there be laid before this House the accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 1999–2000, showing:—(1) The Receipts and Payments in connection with the Fund in the year ended...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with his United States counterpart on national missile defence. [143711]
How many new aircraft his Department plans to procure for the RAF; and if he will make a statement. [143712]
If he will make a statement about British armed forces involvement in the European rapid reaction force. [143714]
If he will make a statement about the number of British troops deployed in Bosnia and Kosovo. [143716]
If he will make a statement on developments in education and training for the armed forces. [143717]
If he will make a statement on the seagoing capacity of the Royal Navy. [143719]
If he will make a statement on the future of DERA, Aberporth. [143720]
If he will make a statement on progress with the smart procurement initiative. [143721]
When he plans to respond to the 45th report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 1999–2000, HC975. [143725]
What recent meetings he has had with European Commission officials to discuss European security. [143726]
(by private notice): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if, in the light of the horrendous earthquake, she will make a statement on Government aid to El Salvador.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the national strategy for neighbourhood renewal action plan "new commitment to neighbourhood renewal", which we are...
I beg to move, That the following Standing Order be made— (1) There shall be a Select Committee, to consist of seven Members, to join with the committee appointed by the Lords as the Joint...
Motion made, and Question proposed,That Mr. Joe Ashton, Mr. Kenneth Clarke, Mr. Edward Davey, Ms Ruth Kelly, Mr. Richard Ottaway, Mr. Chris Pond and Dawn Primarolo be members of the Select...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Bill be now read a Second time.—[Mr. Allen.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business),That, at this day's sitting, the Motions in the name of Margaret Beckett relating to Tax...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
I beg to move, 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...
I beg to move, That Mr. Desmond Browne, Sir Patrick Cormack, Jean Corston, Mr. Robert Maclennan, Mr. Andrew Miller and Mr. Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West), be members of the Select Committee appointed...
Motion made,That, following the Order [20th November], Mr. Nicholas Winterton, Mr. John McWilliam, Mr. Barry Jones and Frank Cook be appointed to act as additional Deputy Speakers at sittings in...
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, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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