Thursday, 12 December 2002
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What representations he received in advance of the pre-Budget report on the targets he has set for outputs from public spending.
What estimate he made in advance of the pre-Budget report of the annual cost to businesses of new (a) taxes and (b) regulations introduced since May 1997.
What he estimates will be the levels of (a) national debt and (b) borrowing in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the role of international trade in the reduction of poverty in the poorest countries.
What his assumptions are in arriving at his revised GDP forecasts announced in the November pre-Budget report.
What measures the G7 is taking to improve literacy in developing countries as part of tackling global poverty.
What recent representations he has received from or on behalf of policyholders in Equitable Life about the progress of the Penrose inquiry; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on how he monitors and measures the performance of the World Bank and IMF.
What assessment he has made of the accuracy of Treasury growth forecasts over the last three years.
What steps he is taking to protect small businesses from increases in insurance costs.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th November, be approved.—[Mr. Woolas.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th November, be approved.—[Mr. Woolas.] Question agreed to.
[Relevant documents: the Ninth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2001–02, on The Future of UK Agriculture in a Changing World (House of Commons Paper No....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) and Order [ 28 November], That this House takes note with approval...
With permission, I shall put together the remaining motions. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th November, be approved.
That the draft Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (Amendment of section 46(1)) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 27th November, be approved.
That the draft Supply of Beer (Tied Estate) (Revocation) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 21st November, be approved.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.] Question agreed to.
Ordered, That the Pet Travel Scheme (Pilot Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 2850), be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—[Mr....
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of the Epsom and Ewell area, relatives of those treated at the Woodside Adolescent Unit and others across the south-east of England concerned...
The petition that I have the pleasure of presenting is on behalf of more than 600 consumers of food supplements and natural health products in Petts Wood, Orpington and the surrounding areas. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
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