Thursday, 6 February 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
What representations he has received on the role of the access regulator; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on unit funding in further education colleges.
If he will make a statement on his policy on exclusions from schools.
What recent assessment he has made of teacher recruitment and retention in London; and if he will make a statement.
When he last met Universities UK to discuss the funding of higher education; and if he will make a statement.
How many Government-sponsored scholarships there are for students studying for university degrees in England.
What recent steps he has taken to improve the teaching of modern languages in schools.
What representations he has received about the increased spending on education in Stockport.
What steps he has taken to ascertain whether the necessary re-marking of A2 and AS-level scripts from last summer's examinations has been completed.
If he will make a statement on the private funds required for a specialist college bid to proceed.
What Government funding has been made available to the London borough of Wandsworth towards the cost of repair and refurbishment of schools within the borough in each of the last five years.
What steps he is taking to improve standards of pupil discipline in schools.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
If she will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.
What guidance she gives to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to prosecution of cases involving unlawful killing of children by parents or carers.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on further contingency preparations in relation to Iraq. In a statement on 7 January, I announced the deployment of maritime forces...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. May we, through you, ask Mr. Speaker to make representations on behalf of the House on the censorship of e-mails received in this building? It has been...
Considered in Committee.
I beg to move amendment No. 12, in page 1, line 5, leave out paragraph (a).
I beg to move amendment No. 18, in page 2, line 26, leave out from 'schedule)' to end of line 28 and insert— 'is amended, such that the upper limit on "qualifying expenditure", as defined...
Amendment made: No.19, in page 3, line 16, after 'has', insert 'the'.—[Mr. Wilson.] Clause 4, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 5 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Bill...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 12th February, opposition business may be proceeded with, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of Public...
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 of 4th February 2003, the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Woolas.]
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