Tuesday, 11 June 2002
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on the reform of postal services in Scotland.
What consultations she had with ministerial colleagues on the Budget changes to North sea oil and gas taxation.
What representations she has made to each Government Department concerning their provision of information on Council of the European Union meetings to the Scottish Parliament and Executive.
The Advocate-General was asked—
What devolution issues have been raised since 30 April under the Scotland Act 1998.
What measures she is taking to improve value for money in her Department.
The Parliamentary Secretary was asked—
What steps the Department is taking to extend legal advice for the socially excluded.
What representations the Lord Chancellor has received on the impact of the Data Protection Act 1998 on hospital chaplaincy.
If he will make a statement about the fees for enduring powers of attorney.
When work will start on a new courthouse in Colchester.
The President of the Council was asked—
If he will bring forward proposals for improving the procedures for discussing EU legislation and for considering EU expenditure in the House.
What assessment he has made of the selection process for people's peers; and what plans he has to amend the forthcoming roadshow.
What proposals he will make to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on the matter of the use of electronic equipment in Standing Committees of the House.
If he will bring forward proposals to improve the effectiveness of the system of oral parliamentary questions.
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 24, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You are the guardian of this House and its Members. In that capacity, you must surely be aware of the distressing stories and rumours that are circulating about...
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the hon. Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin).
(1) The Bill shall be re-committed to a Standing Committee. (2) The proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on 4th July.' The...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
'Where an asylum seeker is resident in an accommodation centre under this Part, an initial decision on his claim shall be made at the accommodation centre by the Secretary of State, and any...
'(1) The Secretary of State must appoint a committee (to be known as the Visiting Committee) for each accommodation centre. (2) The Secretary of State shall prescribe the functions of the...
'Compensation shall be paid to owners and landlords of dwelling houses for any depreciation in the value of such property caused by the establishment under section 14 of accommodation centres, in...
Amendment proposed: No. 28, in page 8, line 42, after "persons", insert— 'in locations suitable to the cultural and other needs of those to be accommodated.'.—[Simon Hughes.] Question...
Amendment proposed: No. 2, in page 9, line 6, after 'centre', insert— 'for a maximum period of 10 weeks'.—[Mr. Letwin.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House...
Amendment made: No. 214, in page 9, line 30, at end insert— '( ) he is in the United Kingdom,'.—[Beverley Hughes.]
Amendments made: No. 252, in page 10, line 6, at end insert "both". No. 253, in page 10, line 10, at end insert "both".—[Beverley Hughes.]
Amendment made: No. 256, in page 11, line 30, leave out from "centre" to "he" in line 32 and insert— 'by virtue of section 23 or 27'.—[Beverley Hughes.]
Amendments made: No. 259, in page 16, line 38, after "school", insert— '(for which purpose a reference to the appropriate authority shall be taken as a reference to the person (or persons)...
Amendments made: No. 215, in page 17, line 41, at end insert— '( ) include consequential, transitional or incidental provision.'. No. 257, in page 18, line 9, leave out "and". No. 258, in...
'(1) This section applies to an appeal under section 66(1) against an immigration decision on an application which is made wholly or partly on either or both of the grounds specified in section...
'(1) A person who is in the United Kingdom may not bring an appeal under section 69 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c.33) (asylum) or raise a question which relates to the Human Rights...
Amendment proposed: No. 13, in page 44, line 19, leave out Clause 80.—[Simon Hughes.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 58, Noes 363.
Amendments made: No. 234, in page 45, line 35, at end insert— '(2A) An appeal under section 66(1) against an immigration decision may not be brought or continued if the Secretary of State...
Amendment made: No. 236, in page 46, line 10, at end insert— '( ) Subsection (2) does not prevent the bringing of an appeal against an immigration decision of the kind referred to in...
Amendment made: No. 237, in page 46, line 33, at end insert— '(4) The Lord Chancellor may by order repeal subsections (2) and (3).'—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
Amendment made: No. 238, in page 50, line 31, at end insert— '( ) An order under section 85(4)— (a) must be made by statutory instrument, (b) may not be made unless a draft has been...
Amendments made: No. 245, in page 85, line 23, leave out "81(1)" and insert "81". No. 246, in page 85, line 26, leave out "81(1)" and insert "81". No. 244, in page 85, line 39, at end...
With permission, I shall put together the motions relating to delegated legislation. Ordered,
That the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 440) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
That the Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
That the Local Government (Best Value) Performance Indicators and Performance Standards Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 523) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.— [Mr....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 145(3) (Liaison Committee), That this House agrees with the Report [16th May] of the Liaison Committee.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
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