Tuesday, 9 January 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
How many people in Leicestershire waited for more than six months from GP referral to operating theatre for elective operations in the last period for which figures are available.
What assessment she has made of the effect of the introduction of supervised community treatment on the care of patients with mental health problems.
If she will make a statement on the steps she is taking to address health inequalities in Plymouth.
What action her Department is taking to improve HIV/AIDS prevention and education programmes.
If she will make a statement on NHS financial performance in 2006-07.
What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on the funding required to establish a network of NHS psychological therapists.
What recent representations she has received on the financial situation of Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
What assessment she has made of the likely effect of the North Yorkshire primary care trust deficit on health services provided by York Hospitals NHS Trust.
If she will make a statement on future access to health care services in east Cheshire.
What recent estimate she has made of graduate unemployment among (a) nurses, (b) midwives and (c) physiotherapists.
The hon. Member for Hendon (Mr. Dismore) has sought the exercise of my discretion to allow him to make reference in his speech to a relevant case which is to be heard later this week by the Court...
I beg to move, That leave be given to being in a Bill to clarify the meaning of 'public authority' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. It has been immensely important that the Human Rights...
Mr. Andrew Dismore accordingly presented a Bill to clarify the meaning of "public authority" in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be...
I beg to move, That the Order of 24th July 2006 (Welfare Reform Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted. 2. Proceedings on consideration shall...
[Relevant documents: The Third Report from the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2005-06, Incapacity Benefits and Pathways to Work, HC 616, and the Government's response thereto, Cm 6861.] As...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall require the Office of Disability Issues to publish an annual report on the operation of the assessment for limited capability for work under section 8 of this...
'(1) Members of the support group wishing to participate in work-focused interviews may do so on a voluntary basis. (2) The Secretary of State may by regulation define— (a) the maximum...
I beg to move amendment No. 79, in page 6, line 28, leave out 'medical examination' and insert 'assessment'.
Amendment made: No. 7, in page 12, line 33, leave out subsection (4).— [Mr. Heppell.]
Amendments made: No. 8, in page 13, line 4, leave out from 'function' to 'regulations' in line 5 and insert 'under'. No. 9, in page 13, line 6, leave out paragraph (b). No. 10, in page 14, line...
Amendments made: No. 13, in page 48, line 3, after 'Act' insert ', except Part 1,'. No. 14, in page 48, line 8, leave out subsection (3).— [Mr. Heppell.]
Amendments made: No. 15, in page 48, line 22, leave out '10(28)' and insert '10(1) and (28)'. No. 16, in page 48, line 22, after '18' insert ', 22(1) to (1B), (4) and (5)'. —[Mr. Heppell.]
Amendment made: No. 17, in page 51, line 43, leave out '(g)' and insert '(f)'.— [Mr. Heppell.]
Amendment made: No. 18, in page 55, line 37, at end insert— '(aa) for the question of whether a person has limited capability for work-related activity to be determined notwithstanding...
Amendments made: No. 19, in page 66, line 42, leave out 'income-related'. No. 20, in page 67, line 2, leave out 'income-related' and insert 'an'. No. 21, in page 67, line 4, at end insert—...
Amendments made: No. 31, in page 72, line 13, at end insert— 'General power to provide for transition relating to Part 1 (1) Regulations may make such provision as the Secretary of State...
Amendments made: No. 46, in page 82, leave out line 46. No. 47, in page 84, line 21, at end insert— 'Section 31(1).'. —[Mr. Heppell.]
I beg to move amendment No. 48, in page 20, line 16, at end insert— '( ) The AMHB shall vary only for those aged under 21.'.
Amendment proposed: No. 5, in page 20, line 33, at end insert— '( ) The Appropriate Maximum Housing Benefit may not vary according to the age of the claimant.'.— [Danny Alexander.]...
Amendment made: No. 12, in page 29, line 36, at end insert— '( ) A person who receives information by virtue of subsection (1) must not disclose the information to any person unless the...
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Mr Jack Straw relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118...
I have a petition from residents of Bexley and neighbouring areas regarding the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, which makes it unlawful for public authorities in carrying out any functions...
This week marks an ignoble anniversary—the fifth anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay. My constituent, Jamil el-Banna, has been held in Guantanamo Bay for four years without trial...
I wish to present a petition signed by 2,732 residents on behalf of the Skegness Hoteliers Association, Skegness chamber of commerce and others. The petition states: The Petitioners declare their...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Liz Blackman.]
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