Wednesday, 26 June 2002
Order for Second Reading read. To be read a Second time on Tuesday 9 July at Seven o'clock.
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on international efforts to tackle famine in southern Africa.
If she will make a statement on the repayment of third world debt.
What assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Angola.
What recent assessment she has made of the international effort to provide humanitarian relief to Afghanistan.
What mechanisms exist for discussions with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and Department of Trade and Industry collectively to resolve questions of common interest.
What steps the Government are taking to help curb AIDS in southern and western Africa.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 June.
To ask the Home Secretary if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the French Interior Minister.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As the question of the immunity of British, American and other forces operating abroad on peacekeeping duties has become a bone of contention between the United...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require retailers to include on receipts the amount of VAT and excise duties paid on goods and services purchased. I am not sure whether...
Mr. Mark Hoban accordingly presented a Bill to require retailers to include on receipts the amount of VAT and excise duties paid on goods and services purchased: And the same was read the First...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Order [ 28 June 2002], That the following provisions shall apply to the Tax Credits Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 10th...
1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced or, if...
2. Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.—[Jim Fitzpatrick.] Question...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1, after clause 2, to insert the following new clause—Annual report to Parliament—
Lords amendment: No. 2.
Lords amendment: No. 7.
Lords amendment: No. 13.
Lords amendment: No. 32. Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House agrees with the Lords in the said amendment.—[Dawn Primarolo.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 17th June, be approved.—[Derek Twigg.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Derek Twigg.]
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