Monday, 29 October 2001
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the US Administration on missile defence since July; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to undertake a review of defence policy, to take account of the latest assessment of the terrorist threat.
If he will make a statement on progress in nuclear non-proliferation.
What progress has been made on the development of the new garrison at Colchester.
If he will make a statement on defence policy priorities for the UK air force; and how they have changed since the strategic defence review was published in 1998.
What steps he is taking to monitor the health of radiation workers.
What progress has been made to improve tactical communications for the armed forces in the last 12 months.
What discussions he has had with his Russian counterpart on the missile defence of Europe; and if he will make a statement.
Which nations have committed their armed forces for combat deployment in fighting the war against terrorism.
What measures he is taking to further understanding of the armed forces in schools.
What plans he has to review his Department's strategy on the Navy.
If he will make a statement on the ways in which the Department is helping BAE Systems in its representations to the Government of India on the Hawk contract.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement on asylum, migration and citizenship. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Geneva convention on refugees, to which the United Kingdom...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I have given prior notice of this point of order to you and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. On 5 October, I tabled a written question to the Chancellor of...
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put, pursuant to Order [ 28 June], That the following provisions shall apply to the Adoption and Children Bill:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Special Standing Committee.
2. All proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) shall be programmed.
3.—(1) Proceedings in the Special Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 17th January 2002. (2) Standing Order No. 91(1)...
4.—(1) Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(A), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Contracting Out of Functions (Tribunal Staff) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 28th June, be approved.—[Mrs. McGuire.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 87) (HC 220), on 2001–2002 Special Grant for Local Authority E-Government Pathfinders, which was laid before this House...
That the draft Greater London Authority (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 4th October, be approved.—[Mrs. McGuire.] Question agreed to.
Ordered, That Dr. Julian Lewis be discharged from the Defence Committee and Mr. James Cran be added to the Committee.—[Mr. McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Ordered, That Mr. Stephen O'Brien be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Mrs. Gillian Shephard be added to the Committee.—[Mr. McWilliam, on behalf of the...
Ordered, That Mr. John Whittingdale be discharged from the Trade and Industry Committee and Mr. Andrew Lansley be added to the Committee.—[Mr. McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mrs. McGuire.]
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