Thursday, 8 May 2003
Order for Second reading read. To be read a Second time on Thursday 15 May.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If he will make a statement on his policy towards UK membership of the single currency.
What estimate he has made of the effect on pensions of the removal of dividend tax credit.
What estimate he has made of the effect of the recent national insurance rises on UK competitiveness.
If he will make a statement on the methodology used to calculate tax receipts.
What his policy is on the Inland Revenue's dealings with professional football clubs in administration.
What plans he has to raise world trade agreements at the next meetings of the (a) IMF and (b) World Bank.
What steps he is taking to encourage investment in research and development in the north-east.
What methodology he used in drawing up the growth forecasts in the 2003 Budget.
What recent discussions he has had with the north-west regional development agency on unemployment.
If he will make a statement on access to free prescriptions for families in receipt of child tax credit.
What representations he has received about the administration of the tax credit system.
If he will estimate the cost of the military action in Iraq.
If he will urge the forthcoming G8 summit to tackle the shortfall in the HIPC trust fund.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for next week?
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Order for Second Reading read.
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Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 June 2001 and 29 October 2002], That the programme order of 6th May 2003 shall be amended by the substitution in paragraph 1(1)...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be...
Ordered, That at the sitting on Wednesday 14th May— (i) the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any message from the Lords has been received; (ii) the Speaker shall not adjourn the...
I am presenting a petition signed by over 2,600 people from communities in my constituency, including Whiteley, Swanwick, Sarisbury, Parkgate, Warsash, Locks Heath, Titchfield Common, Titchfield...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Caplin.]
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