Tuesday, 10 December 2002
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows: I have received with great satisfaction the loyal and dutiful expression of your thanks for the...
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows: I have received your Addresses praying that the Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (South...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of Iraq's compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of allied countries on extending the mandate of the international security force in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
What links he has identified between Iraq and al-Qaeda.
What help he is offering to further the reconciliation process in Sudan.
If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Brazil and the election of President Lula.
What recent discussions he has had with governments of sub-Saharan African countries about the import of their skilled health service workers into the UK.
If he will make a statement on the forthcoming enlargement of the EU.
What assessment he has made of the implications of the policy statements made by the new leader of the Israeli Labour Party for the peace process.
If he will make a statement on the political situation in Colombia.
What assessment he has made of co-ordinated al-Qaeda activity against British interests abroad.
What advice he gives to British companies with joint investments in Burma with the military junta.
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the next steps in implementing our investment strategy to improve Britain's transport infrastructure. Our roads and railways are facing...
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 June 2001 and 29 October 2002]. That the following provisions shall apply to the European Parliament (Representation) Bill:...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
I propose to put together the Questions on the two social security motions. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated...
That the draft Tax Credits (Appeals) (No. 2) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 28th November, be approved. That the draft Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) (Tax...
Ordered, That Mr Neil Gerrard be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mr David Chaytor be added to the Committee.—[Joan Ryan]
I wish to present a petition, signed by people across the United Kingdom, against euthanasia and assisted suicide. More than 93,000 people have signed this petition, almost twice the number who...
This petition was gathered by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory of 10, Bolton road, Chorley, and by Mr. Carl Crook, also of Chorley, with the help and support of their friends. It is thanks to their...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Joan Ryan.]
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