Monday, 24 February 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the cost of police pensions.
What discussions he has had with his counterparts in other EU countries regarding the asylum system.
What representations his Department has received on the consultation on compulsory identity cards.
When he expects to bring into force section 4 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the work of his Department's active community unit.
What target he has set for the removal of failed asylum seekers.
If he will make a statement on the powers of the police to move on people who illegally occupy land and open spaces.
How many Polish citizens are due to be deported prior to the planned date for Poland's accession to membership of the European Union.
What steps he is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.
If he will make a statement on police procedure for investigating unsolved murders in cases where the original conviction has been overturned.
Mr. Speaker, with permission, I should like to make a short business statement. The business for Wednesday 26 February 2003 will now be: Debate on Iraq on a Government motion. The business for...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the energy White Paper which I and my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs and...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Since we last debated Iraq, we have been presented with a risible, plagiarised dossier on weapons of mass destruction. We have also seen huge...
I inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected for discussion the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 15301/02, Commission Communication on improving safety at sea, and No. 5111/03, draft Regulation on the accelerated phasing in of double...
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 12249/2/02, on Combating Corruption in the Private Sector; considers it to be an acceptable replacement for the Joint Action on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 20th January, be approved.
That the draft Public Lending Right (Increase of Limit) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 28th January, be approved.—[Gillian Merron.] Question agreed to.
Ordered, That the following Statutory Instruments be referred to Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation: the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (Amendment) (England)...
I have the honour of presenting a petition on behalf of 5,775 of my constituents from the towns of Chippenham, Malmesbury, Wootton Bassett, Corsham, and the villages in between, who are—not...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Gillian Merron.]
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