Thursday, 16 October 2003
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What support he has received from EU partners for his international finance facility proposal.
What recent assessment he has made of the progress of the highly indebted poor countries initiative; and what further action he proposes to take.
If he will make a statement on progress towards the target of 0.7 per cent. of national income being devoted to international aid.
If he will make a statement on his aim to achieve full employment.
If he will make a statement on changes in the level of state pension in the last three years.
What plans he has to direct public investment to the Tees valley sub-region.
How many events he has attended as part of the Government's euro information campaign launched in June.
When the harmonised index of consumer prices measure of inflation has been below 1 per cent. since January 2000; and if he will make a statement.
What recent measures he has taken to support families on low incomes; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the impact of insurance premium levels on the service sector of the economy.
If he will make a statement on planned levels of central Government capital investment in Wolverhampton, South-West in 2003–04.
What recent discussions he has had with African Finance Ministers on debt and the millennium development targets.
When he expects to complete the review of North sea oil and gas taxation.
May I ask the part-time Leader of the House to give us next week's business?
[Relevant documents: The Sixth Report from the Defence committee of Session 2002–03, A New Chapter to the Strategic Defence Review (HC93-I and II) and the Government's Response thereto,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Ainger.]
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