Thursday, 15 July 2004
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What representations he has received regarding future levels of income tax.
Whether it is his policy to support a write-off of the UK's share of the multilateral debts owed by heavily indebted poor countries.
If he will make a statement about his proposals to change the level of public borrowing.
If he will make a statement on the staffing levels of central Government Departments.
What representations he has received on his measures in the pre-Budget report to help people into work.
What recent discussions he has had with African Finance Ministers on debt and the millennium development goals.
What proposals he has to enhance the resources available for aid and development.
What measures he is taking to increase personal saving.
I have a short statement to make to the House. I have received a letter from the Librarian, indicating her wish to retire at the end of this year. I will arrange for the text of the letter to be...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement, following the conclusion of the rail review that I announced on 19 January. The railways provide an essential public service and...
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the business for next week. Monday 19 July—Remaining stages of the Health Protection Agency Bill [Lords]. Followed by motion to...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I should like to raise the use of the word "shifty". On 1 February 1994, I was called to account by Madam Speaker for good-humouredly but mistakenly...
I beg to move, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Traffic Management Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees in connection with permit schemes. I shall try my...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [ 28 June 2001 and 6 November 2003] That the following provisions shall apply to the Traffic Management Bill for the purpose of...
Lords amendments considered.
I propose to put together the Questions on the seven motions. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 28th June, be approved. That the draft Criminal Justice (No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Order...
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, and the Republic of Croatia) Order...
That the draft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 14th June, be approved.—[Paul Clark.]
That the draft Community Radio Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 15th June, be approved.—[Paul Clark.]
That the draft Representation of the People (Form of Canvass) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004, which were laid before this House on 16th June, be approved. That the draft Representation of...
Motion made, That, at the sittings on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd July, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords has been received,...
I wish to present a petition on behalf of Eileen Chubb of the BUPA seven and others. BUPA seven is composed of former care workers who spoke out against elder abuse in a care home in Bromley. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Paul Clark.]
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