Monday, 12 May 2003
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he expects all service personnel to be returned from the Gulf.
What provision he will be making for the welfare of (a) service personnel and (b) ex-service personnel after the Gulf conflict.
If he will make a statement on the privatisation of military training schools.
If he will make a statement on his policy on the European rapid reaction force.
If he will make a statement on the strategic defence review and its impact on his purchase plans for equipment from BAE Systems.
How long the current level of ground forces will be deployed in Iraq.
If he will make a statement on the searches which have taken place for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
What discussions he has had with European counterparts on the future co-ordination of European defence capabilities.
If he will make a statement on operations in Iraq.
What measures he is taking in support of widows and partners of service personnel who died in the Gulf conflict.
What discussions he has had with EU partners on allied support for the reconstruction of Iraq.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement about Iraq. Last Friday, the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain informally circulated a draft resolution about Iraq's...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a personal statement. I have decided to resign from the Government. I think it is right that I should explain my reasons to the House of Commons,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Is there anything that you can do, even at this late stage, to protect today's business? You will be aware that we were already in the unacceptable position of...
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill— Timetable 1. Proceedings on Second...
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 289, Noes 21.
Motion made, and Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:— The Committee divided: Ayes 291, Noes 13.
Motion made, and Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:— The Committee divided: Ayes 285, Noes 12.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Value Added Tax (Supply of Services) (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1055), dated 9th April 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th April, be approved.
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Public Bodies) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd April, be approved.
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Rights of Access of Comptroller and Auditor General) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd April, be approved.
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Health Service Bodies) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 2nd April, be approved.
That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 120) (HC 578) on Grants for local authorities classed as 'excellent' under the comprehensive performance assessment...
Ordered, That Standing Order No. 131 (Entry of questions asked) be amended by leaving out the words ", and at the beginning of each page of the minutes of evidence,".—[Mr. Caplin.]
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 15th May, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the Motion in the name of the Leader of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Caplin.]
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