Monday, 7 July 2003
Ordered, That Phil Hope be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Lawrie Quinn be added to the Committee.—[Mr. Bob Ainsworth.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the Child Support Agency reforms.
How many pensioners will be in receipt of means-tested benefits as a result of the introduction of the pension credit by 2004–05.
What the current level of the basic state pension would be for a couple if the system used for uprating from 1980 to 1997 had been continued.
What action he is taking to ensure that jobcentres advise customers that benefits can still be collected in cash at their local post office.
If he will make a statement on the performance of the Pension Service, with special reference to the speed of dealing with cases.
What plans he has to change the medical criteria used to decide disablement awards for (a) vibration white finger and (b) chronic bronchitis and emphysema; and if he will make a statement.
What responses he has received to the pathways to work consultation.
What steps he is taking to publicise the pension credit.
What representations he has received in the past month on the arrangements under which jobseeker's allowance payments can be suspended.
If he will take steps to compensate deferred pensioners in final salary occupational pension schemes that are in the process of being wound up where the fund will not meet its obligations.
How many benefit recipients have applied for (a) a Post Office card account and (b) a basic bank account.
Before I call the right hon. and learned Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Mr. Hogg) to ask his urgent question, I wish to make it clear that it is a narrowly focused question about UK...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On Wednesday 7 May, I asked the Prime Minister: "Does he also agree that all future conflicts will equally depend on RAF Lyneham?" He replied: "I think that I...
I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I should inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
With permission, I propose to put together motions 2 to 6. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Modification of Standard Conditions of Licences) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
That the draft Contracting Out (Function in relation to the Management of Crown Lands) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.
That the Value Added Tax (Finance) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1568), dated 16th June 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16th June, be approved.
That the draft Representation of the People (Form of Canvas) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2003, which were laid before this House on 13th June, be approved.
That the draft Community Care Plans (Disapplication) (England) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7505/02, draft Regulation on additives for use in animal nutrition; and supports the Government's view that the measure will enhance the...
Motion made, That — (1) at the sittings on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords has...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Thursday 17th July, do adjourn till Monday 8th September...
Motion made, That at the sitting on Thursday 17th July, the Motion for the Adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister relating to matters to be considered before the forthcoming...
Ordered, That Dr John Reid and Caroline Flint be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Peter Hain and Martin Linton be added.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
Motion made, That— (1) the matter of the Draft Public Audit (Wales) Bill be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration; (2) the Committee shall meet at Westminster on...
I have a massive petition to present. Many Roman Catholics are opposed to the screening of the BBC sitcom "Popetown" and petition Parliament as the only available option, in view of the BBC's...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
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