Tuesday, 28 January 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on his plans for (a) traffic and (b) congestion reduction.
What recent assessment he has made of the (a) reliability and (b) punctuality of commuter train services to Birmingham; and if he will make a statement.
What action he will take about the causes and effects of overcrowding on trains.
What improvements for passengers he expects the new franchise for the trans-Pennine express to deliver.
What recent assessment he has made of the quality of main line rail services to Penzance.
What action he has taken to commission studies into the use of hydrogen fuel in transport.
What discussions he has had with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency regarding the safety of passengers travelling on the catamaran Ali Cat from Gourock to Dunoon.
If he will make a statement on the availability of power on the rail network.
What plans he has to increase rail investment on the Waterloo to Exeter line.
If he will make a statement on progress with the construction of the Birmingham northern relief road.
The Minister of State was asked—
When he next expects to meet representatives of the small firms sector to discuss the better regulation agenda across government.
What progress is being made in providing training for people making an application for public appointments.
What steps he plans to take to improve the speed and relevance of replies by Departments to letters and inquiries from (a) hon. Members and (b) the public.
With permission, I shall make a statement on the fire dispute and the Government's proposals in the light of the breakdown of negotiations at ACAS. The House will be aware that all sides welcomed...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the Victoria Climbié inquiry. The report of the inquiry is being published today. It is available in the Vote Office. I am...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Would it be indelicate to suggest that a fraction of the understandable compassion that we heard in the past hour for children in this country should be...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for and in connection with the removal of general restrictions as to nationality which apply to persons employed or holding...
Mr. Dismore accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for and in connection with the removal of general restrictions as to nationality which apply to persons employed or holding office in...
Ordered, That the Speaker have leave of absence on Wednesday 29th January to attend the funeral of Richard Buchanan, JP, Member for Glasgow, Springburn, from 1964 to 1979.—[Gillian Merron.]
[Relevant documents: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee on 18th December 2002, relating to London Underground PPP: New Developments, and supplementary memoranda from...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 June2001 and 29 October 2002], That the following provisions shall apply to the Railways and Transport Safety Bill—...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, the Motion relating to the Committee on the Lord Chancellor's...
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...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with Bills), That, for the purposes of any Act...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 June 2001 and 29 October 2002], That, in accordance with the Resolution of the Standing Committee dated 21st January 2003, the...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 5th February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents)— (1) the Speaker...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 19th December, be approved.—[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to.
I beg to move, That Mr A. J. Beith, Peter Bottomley, Mr James Clappison, Ross Cranston, Mrs Ann Cryer, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Hilton Dawson, Mr Mark Field, Mr Clive Soley, Keith Vaz and Dr Alan...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Charlotte Atkins.]
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