Monday, 25 February 2002
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government are taking to promote tourism and support the tourist industry in Kent Thames-side.
When she plans to meet the Council for Museums and Libraries to discuss the funding of regional museums in Nottingham.
If she will provide grants to local authorities specifically for sports arenas and multi–use arenas in rural areas.
If she will report progress on the redevelopment proposals for the Wembley stadium site.
What progress has been made in the Government's plans to celebrate the golden jubilee in London.
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of grants made by the Film Council in increasing UK-based film production.
What action she is taking to support the development of theatre with specific reference to London theatres outside the west end.
What measures she will take to assist amateur sports clubs through tax allowances.
What steps the Government are taking to support regional theatres and arts organisations within north-east Essex.
What plans she has to assist the development of sport at community level in the north-west.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What the impact on their investment returns of their investment in (a) property and (b) equities has been, in the last five years.
The right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
If the Electoral Commission will review compulsory voting in parliamentary elections.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If the Church Commissioners will take measures to assist retired clergy with housing provision.
If he will make a statement on the programme of church maintenance and improvement.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What proposals he has to request an increase in the budget of the National Audit Office to take account of the recommendations of the Sharman report.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the fire at Yarl's Wood removal centre. Before setting out what happened on the night of Thursday 14 February, I want to make my...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. One of the most serious allegations that can be levelled against a Member of this House, Back Bencher or Minister, is that we are lying; indeed, it is so serious...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1.
Lords amendment: No. 2.
Lords amendment: No. 3.
Lords amendment: No. 4.
Lords amendment: No. 8.
I beg to move, That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 6th February, be approved.
Resolved, That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 6th February, be approved.—[Mr. McNulty.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 14492/01, the Opinion of the European Commission on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on 5th March, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr. Elfyn Llwyd and Mr. Alex...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McNulty.]
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