Monday, 5 March 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Ordered,That there shall be laid before this House a Return of the Report of the Review by Sir Anthony Hammond KCB of the circumstances surrounding an application for naturalisation by Mr S.P....
The Secretary of State was asked—
What estimate he has made of the proportion of appeals against medical assessment leading to refusal of benefit that are upheld by the independent appeal tribunal. [150480]
If he will make a statement on the cost to business of the measures arising from the Social Security Fraud Bill. [150481]
What plans he has to inform older people of the pension credit proposals. [150483]
What the cost is of the winter fuel allowance paid in the winter of 2000–01. [150484]
What plans he has to increase the income of the parents of children living in poverty. [150485]
How many people he expects will benefit from the winter fuel allowance for 2001–02. [150486]
What his most recent estimate is of the number of pensioners in receipt of the minimum income guarantee and the number of eligible pensioners who have not applied. [150487]
What action he has taken in collaboration with the Secretary of State for Defence about revision of the services pay regulations that prevent Child Support Agency deductions of earnings orders...
What recent representations he has received on means testing of benefits; and if he will make a statement. [150490]
What plans he has to reform the administration of housing benefit. [150491]
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the national minimum wage. As the House will know, in June last year I asked the independent Low Pay Commission to produce a...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will recall the anxiety that was expressed by hon. Members of all parties last week about the outbreak of foot and mouth disease, and especially hon....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Touhig.]
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [28 February], That the Motions in the name of Mr. Secretary Straw relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if they related to...
Motion made,
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [31 January],
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [23 January],
Motion made,
Resolved,
Ordered,
Ordered,
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Touhig.]
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