Monday, 2 April 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 changes to the proportion of benefits subject to means-testing since 1997. [154858]
What steps he is taking to reform social security benefits in order to assist people to return to work. [154859]
What impact the pension credit will have on helping middle-income pensioners. [154860]
What progress is being made to eradicate pensioner poverty. [154862]
What research he has commissioned to ascertain the reasons for the variations in take-up of targeted benefits. [154863]
What progress is being made with the implementation of changes to the vaccine damage payment scheme. [154864]
If he will make a statement on the means-testing of benefits. [154866]
If he will make a statement on the operation of the social fund. [154867]
What rebate will be payable into a stakeholder pension for an employee earning (a) £9,000 and (b) £10,000 per annum who opts out of the state second pension. [154866]
What measures he proposes to introduce to increase the take-up by those eligible for means-tested welfare benefits.[154869]
If he will make a statement on the minimum income guarantee take-up campaign. [154870]
If he will bring forward the date for the introduction of the pension credit. [154872]
If he will make a statement on take-up of child benefit since 1997. [154874]
What progress is being made to combat pensioner poverty. [154878]
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the deferral of the local government elections, which were due to take place next month. On 3 May, elections for 34 English...
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the business for the rest of this week. TUESDAY 3 APRIL—Second Reading of the International Criminal Court Bill [Lords]. WEDNESDAY...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 24, to debate a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration. Last Thursday, Marks and...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I should be grateful for your guidance. As you are aware, the Prime Minister graciously agrees to come to the House once a week for Prime Minister's Question...
Ms Oona King, supported by Mr. Tom Cox, Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr. Geraint Davies, Mr. Keith Darvill, Joan Ruddock, Mr. Neil Gerrard, Ms Karen Buck, Ms Linda Perham, Ms Ruth Kelly and Ms Sally...
Not amended in the Committee, considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 15, at end insert— '(3) No regulations under subsection (1) of section 13 shall be made unless a draft of them has been laid before Parliament...
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the Armed Forces Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 9th January:
1. Proceedings in Committee of the whole House and on consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.
2. The Bill, as amended in the Select Committee, shall be considered in Committee of the whole House in the following order, namely, Clauses 1 to 17; Schedule 1; Clauses 18 and 19; Schedule 2;...
4. Any proceedings on consideration, and proceedings on Third Reading, shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at half past Ten o'clock.
5. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House or on consideration and Third Reading.
6. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any motion to vary or...
1. Proceedings in Committee of the whole House and on consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.
2. The Bill, as amended in the Select Committee, shall be considered in Committee of the whole House in the following order, namely, Clauses 1 to 17; Schedule 1; Clauses 18 and 19; Schedule 2;...
4. Any proceedings on consideration, and proceedings on Third Reading, shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at half past Ten o'clock.
5. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House or on consideration and Third Reading.
6. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any motion to vary or...
As considered in the Select Committee, further considered.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed. That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That this schedule be the Third schedule to the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in clause 31, page 32, line 11, after "operation", insert— 'except in matters relating to a serious crime or police raid;'.
Amendment made: No. 8, in page 67, line 27, at end insert—
4B.—(1) The inspectors of constabulary shall inspect, and report to the Secretary of State on, the efficiency and effectiveness of, the Ministry of Defence Police.
4C.—(1) Subject to subsection (2) below, the Secretary of State shall arrange for any report received by him under section 4B(1) above to be published in such manner as appears to him to be...
I beg to move, That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 27th March, be approved. The order appoints 27...
With permission, I shall put together motions 8 and 9.
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Public Houses and Petrol Filling Stations) (England) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 26th March, be approved.
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 80) on 2001–02 Special Grant for Rate Relief in respect of Hardship Caused by Foot and Mouth Disease (HC368), which was...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of the European Union Document No. 9431/00, Special Report No. 11/2000 of the Court of Auditors on the support scheme for olive oil; and supports the Government's aim...
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 10802/00, draft directives on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
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