Wednesday, 17 October 2001
Motion made, That the promoters of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill which originated in this House in the last Parliament but had not received the Royal Assent may, notwithstanding...
Ordered, That Mr. James Cran be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Mr. John Hayes be added to the Committee.— [Mr. Nick Ainger, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the First Secretary on the provision of rural housing in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on NHS waiting times.
When he last met the First Minister of the National Assembly to discuss the funding of its functions.
What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly on transport in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of the National Assembly on education in Wales.
What his latest assessment is of levels of employment in south-east Wales.
If he will make a statement on manufacturing employment in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly on the health service in Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 17 October.
If he will make a statement on the reform of local government finance.
I hope that my right hon. Friend agrees that Railtrack's fate sends all private companies involved in the delivery of public services a clear signal that they can no longer expect to be...
Mr. Secretary Byers, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary Margaret Beckett, Secretary Clare Short, Mr. Secretary Reid, Mr. Secretary Murphy, Mrs. Secretary Liddell, Ms Secretary Hewitt,...
Michael Fabricant presented a Bill to allow a property owner to erect static devices with warning signs for the protection of his property; and to indemnify the property owner from prosecution or...
Mr. David Chaytor, supported by Mr. Harold Best, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mr. Colin Challen, Sue Doughty, Mr. Neil Gerrard, Mr. Jon Owen Jones, Ian Lucas, Mr. Malcolm Savidge, Mr. Simon Thomas, Joan...
Order for Third Reading read.
Ordered, That, during the proceedings on the Football (Disorder) (Amendment) Bill, the Standing Committee on the Bill shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it shall meet.—...
The petition, signed by about 700 of my constituents, including Mr. Mark Dennis, who organised the petition and lives in Western esplanade, and by many illustrious fighters for the environment of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Dan Norris.]
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