Tuesday, 1 May 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent representations he has made to Governments in the middle east about anti-Semitism. [158607]
If he will make a statement on the waiting time for visa applications submitted to the British high commission in Dhaka. [158608]
When he will next meet the United States Secretary of State to discuss the future of NATO; and if he will make a statement. [158609]
What role his Department is playing in negotiations with the United States in relation to the Kyoto protocol. [158610]
If he will make a statement on the Commonwealth monitoring action group mission to Zimbabwe. [158612]
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When he next plans to meet representatives of the Government of Belgium to discuss their plans for the enlargement of the EU. [158616]
If he will report on developments in controlling the sale of conflict diamonds. [158618]
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, of which I have given you prior notice. You will no doubt have seen early-day motion 619 and press reports about the proposed merger of the Halifax bank and the...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to limit the distance that farm animals may be transported in any one-week period. The Bill will do three things: it will reduce animal...
Dr. Nick Palmer accordingly presented a Bill to limit the distance that farm animals may be transported in any one-week period: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
I beg to move, That— (1) at the sitting on 2nd May the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on any Motion in the name of Margaret Beckett relating to...
As amended in the Committee, considered.
'The Secretary of State may require, by amending any benefit application form, that all benefit applicants shall give consent in writing, as a condition of receiving benefit, to the provision of...
I beg to move amendment No. 11A, in page 2, line 26, at end insert— '(2BB) Prior to the exercise of the power conferred on an authorised officer to obtain information under this section,...
I beg to move amendment No. 20, in page 8, line 21, at end insert— '(g) any person not falling within paragraphs (a) to (f) above but who falls within one of the categories of section...
I beg to move amendment No. 17, in page 9, line 9, at end insert— '(1A) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to maintain and publish a list of countries with whom there are...
I beg to move amendment No. 3, in page 10, line 30, leave out clause 7.
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to delegated legislation.
That the draft Broadcasting (Subtitling) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 3rd April, be approved.
That the draft Advisory Centre on WTO Law (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 10th April, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Financial Investigations (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Sex Offenders (Notice Requirements) (Foreign Travel) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 23rd April, be approved.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
That the Education Standards Fund (England) Regulations 2001 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
That the Education (Student Support) Regulations 2001 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
That the Financing of Maintained Schools (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
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