Thursday, 24 October 2002
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 16 October], That Mr. John Hayes be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Mr. Peter Luff be added to the Committee.— [Mr. Jim...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What provision he has set aside for the creation of a specialist academy in Ramsgate.
What assessment he has made of the impact of inclusion of refugee children in mainstream schools.
What steps are being taken to ensure best value in educational standards in secondary schools in the Normanton constituency; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to reduce teacher work load in secondary schools.
If he will make a statement on student support for 2003–04.
What meetings he has had with the teaching unions to discuss criminal record checks on teaching staff.
What further measures he proposes to deal with the problems caused by disruptive pupils in schools.
What assessment he has made of the proposals for the removal of surplus places from schools in Everton and Vauxhall in Liverpool.
When distance limits on school transport entitlement were last altered; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to widen participation in higher education.
When he will decide on option 5 funding for education in Devon.
What plans exist to improve the pay of support staff working in further education.
What progress has been made towards meeting the targets set for his Department for 2004 relating to primary school education.
What steps he is taking to promote the take-up of science and engineering places in further and higher education establishments.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
What criteria are applied in deciding to prosecute where a death in police custody occurs.
If she will make a statement on the prosecution of financial crime.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will have heard what the hon. Member for North Cornwall (Mr. Tyler) said about the refusal by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Woolas.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Ainger.]
Ordered, That at the sitting on Monday 28th October, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any messages from the Lords relating to the Enterprise Bill shall have been received.—[Mr....
This petition is from the residents of Chesham and Amersham, and in particular the residents of Chesham Bois. The petition is presented by more than 500 people from Chesham Bois. The petition...
I wish to present a petition from more than 300 constituents in Chesham and Amersham about the health choices of consumers in the constituency. The petition states: The Petition of Consumers for...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Caplin.]
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