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The Secretary of State was asked—
What medals have been awarded to British citizens who served on the Arctic convoys.
What plans his Department has to mark the 60th anniversary of D-day.
What level of financial support his Department allocated to regimental museums in the last three financial years; and what plans he has to increase such support.
What recent steps the Department has taken to assist the post-war reconstruction of Iraq.
If he will make a statement on "Heroes Return".
If he will make a statement on the future of the aircraft carrier programme.
If he will make a statement on the recruitment and retention of Defence Medical Services staff.
What changes have been introduced regarding the implementation of the EU headline goal; and if he will make a statement.
What contributions the defence industry made to the UK economy in the last year for which figures are available.
What assessment he has made of the effect on retention of service personnel of the recruitment of British soldiers by security firms in Iraq.
When he expects to fill all vacancies in the Army.
What steps his Department is taking to help servicemen and women in moving from the armed forces to civilian occupations.
If he will make a statement on measures to improve defence capabilities of EU member states.
What recent submissions he has received about the potential for efficiency-driven savings in the defence budget; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the security of British troops stationed in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the future of the Denison barracks.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Last Wednesday, the First Minister in Scotland made a statement to the Scottish Parliament saying that he had reached an agreement with the Home Secretary that...
I beg to move, That— (1) Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Programme Order of 17th December 2003 shall be omitted; (2) proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall be taken at today's...
[Relevant Document: Second Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session 2003–04, HC 211-I, on Asylum and Immigration Appeals.] As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 48, in page 2, line 4, leave out from 'if' to 'he' in line 5 and insert 'at a leave or asylum interview'.
Amendments made: No. 58, in page 5, line 37, leave out 'of any behaviour by the claimant' and insert ', as damaging the claimant's credibility, of any behaviour to which this section applies. No....
Amendments made: No. 28, in page 16, line 19, leave out 'six' and insert 'twelve'. No. 37, in page 16, line 42, leave out subsection (8) and insert— '(8) While sections 11 and 12 of the...
Amendments made: No. 56, in page 4, line 26, leave out 'or'. No. 57, in page 4, line 30, at end insert— ', or (d) he is requested or induced to undertake any activity, having been chosen as...
Amendments made: No. 35, in page 5, line 22, at end insert— '( ) At the end of paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (lifestyle offences: Scotland: people trafficking)...
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in page 8, line 5, leave out clause 7.
I beg to move amendment No. 30, in page 11, line 6, leave out Clause 11.
Amendment proposed: No. 93, in page 11, line 25, at end insert— '(5A) A party to the Tribunal's decision may apply within 7 days to the High Court or, in Scotland, to the Court of Session...
Amendment proposed: No. 33, in page 41, line 24, second column, at beginning insert 'Section 55.'—[Mr. Gerrard.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 84,...
'(1) Initial decisions by the Secretary of State on asylum applications shall be made and notified to the applicant within six weeks of the application being made. (2) Notice of appeal from the...
'(1) For section 84(2) and (3) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (person qualified to provide immigration services) substitute— "(2) A person is a qualified person if he...
'In section 3(2) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) (functions of Director of Public Prosecutions) after paragraph (eb) insert— "(ec) to give, to such extent as he considers...
'Where a document comes into the possession of the Secretary of State or an immigration officer in the course of the exercise of an immigration function, the Secretary of State or an immigration...
'In section 82(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) after paragraph (i) insert— "(ia) a decision that a person is to be removed from the United Kingdom by way of...
'After paragraph 2A(2) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (control of entry: persons arriving with leave to enter) insert— "(2A) Where the person's leave to enter derives, by...
'For section 92(3) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) (appeal from within United Kingdom: person with entry clearance or work permit) substitute— "(3) This section...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 9th February, be approved.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question...
That the draft Prison (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 9th February, be approved.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.] Question agreed to Motion made, and...
That the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 5th February, be approved.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft Independent Police Complaints Commission (Investigatory Powers) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 5th February, be approved.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.] Question...
That the draft Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Continuance in force of Sections 21 to 23) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 20th January, be approved.—[Ms Bridget...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 11645/03, draft Directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air; and supports...
Motion made, That this House approves the First Joint Report of the Accommodation and Works Committee and the Administration Committee on Visitor Facilities: Access to Parliament (House of...
Ordered, That Mr Tom Harris be discharged from the Science and Technology Committee and Kate Hoey be added.—[Mr. McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
I have to inform the House that the number of signatories on this petition has not been verified by Tellers, but I am assured that there are 979 of them. My constituents, like those on the Isle...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.]
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