Wednesday, 4 April 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with regard to foot and mouth disease in Wales. [155491]
If he will make a statement on manufacturing competitiveness in Wales. [155492]
When he last met the First Secretary to discuss the economy in Deeside. [155493]
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the impact of the national minimum wage on income levels in Wales. [155495]
What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues and the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales regarding support for the non-livestock sectors of commerce and industry...
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 April.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Before the Prime Minister stretches every sinew to escape, has he or the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food asked to make a statement on the policy of...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the law in relation to cable companies and other undertakers of street works. The Bill sets out to ensure that there is better...
Ms Julia Drown accordingly presented a Bill to amend the law in relation to cable companies and other undertakers of street works: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
I should inform the House that I have selected amendment (a), which stands in the name of the right hon. and learned Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Mr. Hogg), in paragraph 1(1), after "on...
1.—(1) On the Elections Bill, proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee and on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.(2) Proceedings on Second Reading and...
3.—(1) On the Election Publications Bill [Lords], proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee and on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting and shall, if not...
4.—(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing any proceedings on either Bill to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 1 or 3.
5.—(1) Any Lords Amendments to the Elections Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall be brought to a...
7.—(1) Any further Message from the Lords on the Elections Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall, if...
9.—(1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons in relation to...
10.—(1) Any Message (or further Message) from the Lords on the Election Publications Bill [Lords] shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on arty...
12.—(1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons in relation...
l3.—(1) This paragraph applies if—(a) a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent...
1.—(1) On the Elections Bill, proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee and on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.2. Proceedings on Second Reading and...
3.—(1) On the Election Publications Bill [Lords], proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee and on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting and shall, if not...
4.—(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing any proceedings on either Bill to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 1 or 3.
5.—(1) Any Lords Amendments to the Elections Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall be brought to a...
7.—(1) Any further Message from the Lords on the Elections Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall, if...
9.—(1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons in relation to...
10.—(1) Any Message (or further Message) from the Lords on the Election Publications Bill [Lords] shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.(2) Proceedings on any Message...
12.—(1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons in relation...
13.—(1) This paragraph applies if—(a) a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent...
Order for Second Reading read.
I have now to announce the result of the Divisions deferred from a previous day. On the question of Northern Ireland, the Ayes were 350, the Noes were nine, so the question was agreed to. On...
Question again proposed, That the Bill be read a Second time.
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Amendment made: No. 21, in clause 3, page 2, line 24, leave out first "(1)" and insert "(1A)".—[Mr. Jamieson.]
Amendments made: No. 22, in page 7, line 36, leave out— 'Schedule 1 to the Elections (Northern Ireland) Act 2001)' and insert— 'the Schedule to the Elections Act 2001)'. No. 23, in...
'(2A) The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint a day later than 7th June 2001 to which the elections mentioned in subsections (1) and (2) are to be postponed if...
Order for Second Reading read.
I have the honour to present a petition on behalf of the National Federation for the Blind. It has been organised by a resident of Southend, West, Mrs. Jill Allan-King, and has been signed by...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 27th March, be approved.
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...
That the draft Social Security (Breach of Community Order) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 20th March, be approved.
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