Tuesday, 17 July 2001
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on the impact of foot and mouth on tourism in Scotland.
If she will make a statement about the involvement of the Scotland Office in preparing Government and businesses for the introduction of the euro.
What representations she has received about the effects of fuel duties in Scotland.
The Advocate-General was asked—
What Scottish cases are pending before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
If she will make a statement on the application of schedule 7 3(1)(b) of the Scotland Act 1998.
What recent advice she has given on legislation relating to euthanasia.
The Parliamentary Secretary was asked—
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of legal representation available to asylum seekers.
How he plans to deal with the backlog of immigration appeals; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the future of magistrates courts.
The President of the Council was asked—
If he will bring forward proposals to introduce electronic voting to the Lobbies of the House.
What plans he has to ensure that laptop computers can be used in the Committee Rooms of the House.
What proposals he has to increase the amount of pre-legislative scrutiny.
What plans he has to bring forward proposals to reform the way in which the House scrutinises the Executive and proposed legislation.
What proposals he has to enhance the scrutiny role of parliamentary committees.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, which affects the Leader of the House. Yesterday, he made a short statement on the arrangements that will be made in relation to membership of the Foreign...
Considered in Committee [Progress, 11 July].
Amendment proposed [ 11 July]: No. 40, in page 1, line 9, after "(i)", insert— 'Article 1 (other than paragraph 1),.'—[Mr. John Wilkinson.] Question again proposed, That the amendment...
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 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 83) (HC88) on Maintenance of Roads Grants 2001–02, which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be approved. That the...
That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 5th July, be approved.
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 2) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 4th July, be approved.
That the draft Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (Conditions attached to PSV Operator's Licence and Competition Test for Exercise of Bus Functions) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 4th...
That the draft Representation of the People (Form of Canvass) (England and Wales) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 5th July, be approved. That the draft Representation of...
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 85) (HC130) on Invest to Save Budget Round 3 projects, which was laid before this House on 5th July, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (Form of Canvass) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001, which were laid before this House on 9th July, be approved.—[Jim Fitzpatrick.] Question...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Social Security (Literacy Etc. Skills Training...
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 86) (HC147) on 2001–02 Special Grant for Rate Relief in Respect of Hardship caused by Foot and Mouth Disease, which was...
That the Home-Grown Cereals Authority Levy (Variation) Scheme (Approval) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 20th June, be approved.—[Jim Fitzpatrick.] Question agreed to.
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 28 June], That Private Members' Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 26th October, 2nd, 23rd and 30th November 2001,...
I wish to present to the House a petition from 62,000—[Interruption.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Jim Fitzpatrick.]
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