Wednesday, 24 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...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on her Department's support for the ethical trading initiative.
What discussions she has had with the pharmaceutical industry about patents and pricing of medicines.
What action her Department is taking to support poverty reduction and development in Africa.
What action her Department is taking in co-operation with other Government Departments to promote an end to war in Sudan.
What steps are being taken to reduce maternal deaths in less developed countries.
If she will make a statement on her Department's work in Nigeria.
What actions she proposes to promote good governance in Zimbabwe.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If it is his policy to support ballistic missile defence in principle.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 October.
I should like to keep the House informed about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and my recent visit to Pakistan. As the House knows, the humanitarian situation remains fragile....
Mr. Speaker, with permission, I will make a statement about developments in Northern Ireland. It is the statement I have often been told I would never be able to make to the House. Yesterday, the...
On a succinct point of order, Mr. Speaker. Following the exchanges, initiated by my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Medway (Mr. Marshall-Andrews) and taken up by the hon. Member for...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for civil registration of a relationship between two people who are cohabiting, and for such registration to afford certain legal...
Jane Griffiths accordingly presented a Bill to provide for civil registration of a relationship between two people who are cohabiting, and for such registration to afford certain legal rights;...
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put, pursuant to Order [ 28 June], That the following provisions shall apply to the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee.
2. All proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or any further messages from the Lords) shall be programmed.
3.—(1) Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 8th November 2001. (2) The Standing Committee shall have leave...
4.—(1) Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement. (2) Sessional Order B...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Heppell.]
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