Monday, 26 March 2001
The Secretary of State was asked--
If he will make a statement on the contribution of Channel 4 to public service television.
What estimate he has made of the impact on attendance of the lifting of museum charges on attendance at national museums and galleries.
What assessment he has made of the effect on the tourist industry of the foot and mouth outbreak.
What his estimate is of the final sum raised by the sale of the contents of the Millennium Dome.
What representations he has received regarding the cancellation of sporting fixtures to take account of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
What assessment he has made of the effect on prospects for amateur sports clubs of the Chancellor's Budget.
How the space for sports and the arts programme will benefit schools in the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
What plans he has to bring forward amendments to the Culture and Recreation Bill on the recording of archaeological sites and historic monuments by local authorities.
If he will make a statement on the future of Wembley stadium.
If he will make a statement on his Department's support for sport in schools.
When he expects the planned creative partnerships to commence.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked--
What estimate he has made of the annual savings to the Church of England of a reduction of VAT on repairs to churches to 5 per cent.
What advice is given by the commissioners regarding the administrative work for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
If he will make a statement on the purposes for which Church land can be used.
If he will make a statement on the use of redundant churches.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the Special European Council held in Stockholm from 22 to 24 March. At Stockholm, there was from all our partners sympathy over...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On Friday 16 March, the hon. Member for Ruislip-Northwood (Mr. Wilkinson) had an Adjournment debate in which he highlighted, among other things, an important...
Order for Second Reading read.
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the Adoption and Children Bill:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Select Committee. 2. The Select Committee shall report the Bill to the House on or before Tuesday 12th June. One of the first recommendations of the Select...
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Select Committee. 2. The Select Committee shall report the Bill to the House on or before Tuesday 12th June.
Queen's recommendation having been signified-- Ordered, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Adoption and Children Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money...
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to delegated legislation. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on...
That the draft Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 28th February, be approved.
That the draft Jobseeker's Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 28th February, be approved.
That the draft New Opportunities Fund (Specification of Initiatives) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 1st March, be approved.--[Mr. Jamieson.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
Queen's recommendation having been signified-- That the following provision shall be made with respect to the remuneration and expenses of the Electoral Commissioners ("a relevant Commissioner")...
That the draft The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Trading Fund Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 17th January, be approved.
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Professions) (Non-Exempt Activities) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 27th February, be approved. That the draft Financial...
That the draft Greater London Road Traffic (Various Provisions) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 28th February, be approved.--[Mr. Jamieson.] Question agreed 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...
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...
I have great pleasure in presenting a petition signed by more than 5,000 constituents from Guisborough, a market town in my constituency, who demand the improvement or the total rebuilding of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.--[Mr. Jamieson.]
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