Monday, 12 March 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the cost of criminal record checks for volunteers in voluntary organisations. [151698]
If he will call for a report from the chief constable of the Sussex constabulary on police numbers in Sussex. [151699]
Mr. Keith Danrill: What measures he is taking to increase the recruitment of police officers to the Metropolitan police service. [151700]
What steps the Prison Service is taking to help offenders secure work on release from prison. [151701]
What discussions he has had with trade unions representing work forces engaged in animal experimentation about the intimidation of such workers. [151702]
What recent representations he has received on the entry requirements to join the police force. [151703]
If he will make a statement on the Government's policies to deal with antisocial behaviour. [151704]
What guidance he gives to, and targets he sets for, chief constables with regard to community policing. [151707]
If he will introduce a category of retained police officers. [151708]
If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on violent crime. [151710]
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will be aware that at 8.30 this morning there was a train crash at Hither Green station in my constituency. Indeed, one of the trains involved was probably...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require air carriers to provide information to passengers on health risks associated with flying and to contribute to research into such...
Mr. John Smith accordingly presented a Bill to require air carriers to provide information to passengers on health risks associated with flying and to contribute to research into such risks: And...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [7 March].
Motion made, and Question proposed,(1) That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance.(2)...
In opening this third day of the Budget debate, I make no apology for repeating the accolades that are due to the Chancellor for the way in which he has ensured that our economy is offering...
Motion made, and Question put ,Forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business),That, at this day's sitting, the Motion relating to the Criminal Justice and Police Bill may be...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Before we debate the Leader of the House's motion on the Criminal Justice and Police Bill, will you tell the House whether there is any precedent for the...
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,That Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee) be amended as follows:Line 31, at end add—'( ) The committee shall have power to appoint a sub-committee, which shall have power...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [31 January],That the Select Committee on Science and Technology shall have leave to meet concurrently with any committee of the Lords on...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [23 January],That, following the Order [20th November 2000], Mr. Nicholas Winterton, Mr. John McWilliam, Mr. Barry Jones and Frank Cook be...
Motion made,That Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) be amended as follows:Line 40, before the word 'European' insert the words 'Environmental Audit...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mike Hall.]
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