Tuesday, 25 February 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with EU partners about Iraq.
If he will make a statement on his policy aims in the Convention on the Future of Europe.
If he will make a statement on the implications for global security of securing a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the USA about the International Criminal Court.
If he will make a statement on enlargement of the EU; and what progress is being made in respect of the Czech Republic's application to join the EU.
If he will make a statement on the political situation in Serbia and Montenegro.
If he will make a statement on the political situation in Afghanistan.
What steps he is taking to assist in tackling human rights abuses in Iran.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a further statement on Iraq. Let me again, for the benefit of the House, briefly recap the history of this crisis. In 1991, at the conclusion of the Gulf...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require each item of legislation to be subject to a statement as to how each measure included in it affects the freedom of expression,...
Mr. Prisk accordingly presented a Bill to require each item of legislation to be subject to a statement as to how each measure included in it affects the freedom of expression, assembly,...
As amended in the Committee, considered.
'(1) Section 54 of the 1996 Act (conditions attached to radio multiplex licences) shall be amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (h) of subsection (1) (conditions as to composition of service)...
'( ) In Part 2 of Schedule 4 to the National Audit Office Act 1983 (c. 44), the words "the British Broadcasting Corporation" shall be omitted.'—[Mr. Leigh.] Brought up, and read the First time.
'(1) The Secretary of State may by order amend this Act to such extent as he considers appropriate to give effect to the provisions of— (a) any Royal Charter granted to the BBC after the...
'(1) Paragraph (1) of Part I of Schedule 2 to the 1990 Act shall have effect subject to the following amendments. (2) For subparagraph (3) there shall be substituted— "(3) For the purposes...
6A(1) A person is not to hold a Channel 5 licence if— (a) he runs a national newspaper which for the time being has a national market share of 20 per cent. or more; or (b) he runs national...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 30th January, be approved.—[Dan Norris.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 November 2001 and 29 October 2002], That, in accordance with the Resolution of the Standing Committee dated 13th February 2003,...
Ordered, That, during proceedings on the National Minimum Wage (Enforcement Notices) Bill [Lords], the Standing Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it shall...
I wish to present a petition from year-11 students from Minsthorpe community college. South Elmsall, South Kirby and Upton, which are in my constituency, are former mining villages. Historically,...
My constituents were dismayed when they learned that the Prime Minister could commit British troops in the Gulf without the approval of Parliament. In order to allow them to register their...
I am proud to present a petition from 6,000 residents of Hitchin and Harpenden who believe that the Government's plans to expand Luton airport are unfair, because they assume that a new long...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Dan Norris.]
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