Thursday, 23 January 2003
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If he will make a statement on the system of assessing performance against the targets he has set for outputs from his public spending increases.
What action he is taking to discourage UK companies from pursuing litigation against heavily indebted poor countries.
What proposals he will make to the International Monetary Fund at its next meeting to change its regulations.
If he will make a statement on recent trends in foreign direct investment into (a) the United Kingdom and (b) the European Union.
What recent representations he has received on the effect of Government policy on competitiveness of the financial services provided by the City of London.
What estimate he has made of the number of people who will be eligible in October to receive pension credit in the Hastings and Rye constituency.
If he will make a statement on Equitable Life.
What recent assessment he has carried out to establish the correlation between the cost of oil supplies and the performance of the British economy.
What discussions he has had with (a) Churches and (b) other faith groups about his proposals for increasing development aid to the poorest countries.
What plans he has to reform industrial and provident society legislation; and if he will make a statement.
What representations he has received about the child tax credit.
What plans he has to further increase Government resources going into the north-eastern region.
May I ask the Leader of the House please to give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a statement on this week's Court of Appeal case, known as Stockade, arising from investigations into the Fort Patrick bonded warehouse in...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wonder whether you are willing to consider an abuse of hon. Members' rights. Under the experimental modernisation arrangements for the House, hon....
I beg to move, That, having regard to the Resolution of Standing Committee A, reported on 19th December 2002, the programme order of 26th November 2002 in relation to the Regional Assemblies...
Not amended in the Committee and in the Standing Committee, considered.
'(1) This section applies if an elected assembly for a region has been established pursuant to a referendum held under section 1(1). (2) The Secretary of State shall by order cause a further...
'(1) Subject to subsection (3), the Secretary of State may by order cause a referendum to be held throughout England about the establishment of elected regional assemblies and the reorganisation...
'(1) Before making any order under Parts 1, 2 or 3 the Secretary of State shall— (a) invite all local authorities in England (except London) to submit to him proposals for the creation of...
Amendment proposed: No.4, in page 2, line 16 [Clause 1], after 'may' insert 'by order'—[Mr. Raynsford.]
Amendments proposed: No.5, in page 2, line 24 [Clause 2], after 'statement' insert '(in as nearly as may be the following form)'. No.6, in page 2, line 27 [Clause 2], leave out from second...
Amendment proposed: No.7, in page 3, line 29 [Clause 6], after 'may' insert '— (a) make provision in connection with the combination of polls; (b) make provision for the creation of...
Amendments proposed: No.8, in page 10, line 33 [Clause 19], leave out 'The Secretary of State may' and insert 'Not later than the end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 30th January, proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Iain Duncan Smith shall lapse, if not previously concluded, at Six o'clock or three hours after...
Ordered, That Sir Nicholas Winterton, Mr John McWilliam, Mr Frank Cook and Mr Edward O'Hara be appointed to act as additional Deputy Speakers at sittings in Westminster Hall during this...
Ordered, That Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments) be amended, by inserting, after 'Wales' in line 40, the words 'and the Advocate General'.—[Mr. Heppell.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), That the Scottish Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 12th...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 115(1) (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (delegated legislation)), That— (1) the draft Strategic Investment and...
It is with great sadness that I rise to present a petition to the House on behalf of no less than 41,000 constituents of mine and of constituencies neighbouring Romford. On 14 December 2001 a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Heppell.]
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