Thursday, 22 February 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to promote trade with India and China.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the energy White Paper.
What assistance his Department gives UK manufacturers seeking to develop sustainable development technologies.
How many limited companies ceased trading between January 2006 and January 2007.
If he will make a statement on the role of his Department in implementing the waste electrical and electronic equipment directive.
If he will make a statement on his Department's efforts to increase trade with China.
What investigation has been undertaken into his Department's performance in handling asbestos claims associated with British Shipbuilders.
What the UK trade balance is; and if he will make a statement.
The Minister was asked—
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on efforts to eradicate the trafficking of women into the UK.
What rights parents have to request flexible working; and if she will make a statement.
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues in the Home Office on reducing the number of women in prison.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for the coming weeks?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I want to make a statement on yesterday's judgment on the Government's response to the ombudsman's report concerning the security of final salary occupational...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, in response to my Adjournment debate on the voluntary adoption sector, in the closing seconds and in response to the hon. Member for Angus...
I beg to move, That the draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of sections 1 to 9) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved. The Prevention...
[Relevant document: the progress report, "Health Challenge England—next steps for Choosing Health", published by the Department of Health in October 2006.] Motion made, and Question...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Liz Blackman.]
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