Wednesday, 31 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 Deputy Prime Minister was asked—
What steps he is taking to ensure equality of opportunity in recruitment to the civil service.
If he will make a statement on his role in ensuring more effective delivery of policy objectives.
If he will make a statement on his Department's recent activity regarding emergency planning.
If he will publish new guidelines regarding the conduct of special advisers.
If he will make a statement on the scope and timetable of the performance and innovation unit's energy review.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the regional co-ordination of policy relating to the foot and mouth outbreak.
What steps are being taken to increase the numbers of people with disabilities in employment in each Department of Government.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31 October.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for research and development, and dissemination of information and advice, relating to flight-related deep vein thrombosis...
Mr. David Kidney accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for research and development, and dissemination of information and advice, relating to flight-related deep vein thrombosis and...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a personal statement. I wish to start by apologising to the House for a failure to register in 1990 a conditional contract entered into, under which I...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House— (i) approves the First Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (House of Commons Paper No. 297); and (ii) accordingly...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
'(1) From 1st April 2003, paragraph (1E) of rule 37 of the parliamentary election rules applicable to elections in Northern Ireland, imported into Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People...
'(1) In section 10 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (maintenance of registers: annual canvass) there is inserted— "(5A) The information to be obtained by the use of such a form...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 10, after "completed", insert— '(aa) the National Insurance number of each such person, if they have one'.
I beg to move amendment No. 3, in page 3, line 36, after "application", insert— 'is made on a form supplied by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland containing such marking or...
Ordered, That Mr. Ian Stewart be discharged from the Select Committee on Deregulation and Regulatory Reform and Mr. Dai Havard be added.—[Mr. Heppell.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Heppell.]
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