Monday, 26 February 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the case for a missile defence system for the UK.
If he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq.
What progress has been made in improving basic services in Helmand province.
In what operations in Iraqi Kurdistan British troops are involved; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental treatment for service personnel and their families.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of numbers of military helicopters in Afghanistan.
If he will make a statement on the air bridge between the UK and operational theatres.
How much has been allocated in 2007 for the prevention of missile attacks on the UK.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of vehicle and military transport markings in conflict zones identifying them as British.
What improvements have been made since the strategic defence review in personal equipment, protective equipment and light weapons.
On 1 February, I announced the forthcoming rotation of our troops in Afghanistan. At that time, I undertook, once I had spoken with my fellow NATO Defence Ministers at Seville, to update the...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall make a statement on the train derailment which occurred near Grayrigg in Cumbria on Friday evening. The House will be aware that at approximately 8.15 on...
Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. I remind the House that Back-Benchers' speeches are limited to eight minutes. That, of course, does not apply to Front...
I inform hon. Members that Mr. Speaker has chosen the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. Please will hon. Members who are not staying for the debate leave the Chamber quickly and quietly?
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Sustainable Communities Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 30th November, be approved. —[Jonathan Shaw.] Question...
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 22nd January, be approved. —[Jonathan...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes notes of European Union Document No. 13080/06, Draft Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters...
Ordered, That Grant Shapps be discharged from the Public Administration Committee and Mr Charles Walker be added. ——[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection].
I have the honour to present a petition signed by almost 400 residents from Kettering and across north Northamptonshire, objecting to the proposed closure of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs tax...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Jonathan Shaw.]
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