Tuesday, 27 February 2007
Order for Second Reading read. To be read a Second time on Tuesday 6 March.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the use of carbon capture and storage technology in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with Home Office Ministers on the likely effect of the UK Borders Bill on Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with his ministerial colleagues on Scotland co-hosting the 2018 World cup.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister on the co-ordination of policy on tackling climate change.
What the take-up of the low carbon buildings programme has been in Scotland.
Whether he has plans for the further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What account she will take of the results of the referendum on unitary status in Shrewsbury when taking decisions about such status.
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of Government policy on the development of affordable homes in rural areas.
what steps her Department is taking to tackle areas of concentrated deprivation.
What assessment she has made of the impact of the provisional local government grant settlement on social care provision.
What support her Department is providing to increase entrepreneurial activity and support local businesses in deprived areas.
What progress is being made on affordable housing targets in the west midlands.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I seek your guidance on how I might pursue a named day question to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government from more than a month ago,...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the reduction of the default speed limit in lit urban areas from 30 mph to 20 mph; and for connected purposes. I am...
Mr. John Leech accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the reduction of the default speed limit in lit urban areas from 30 mph to 20 mph: and for connected purposes: And the same was...
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered.
'(1) Section 30 of the GLA Act 1999 (the general power of the Authority) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (4) (exercise of powers: duty to have regard to effect on certain matters) after...
'(1) In the case of any strategy referred to in a provision mentioned in column A of the Table in subsection (2), any consultation undertaken by the Mayor— (a) after the day on which this...
'(1) After section 359 of the GLA Act 1999 (confidential information about waste contracts) insert— "359A London Waste Authority (1) There shall be a body corporate to be known as the...
Status and Capacity 1 (1) The London Waste Authority shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown. (2) The members and...
Preliminary requirements 1 No Bill may be deposited in Parliament by virtue of section 359F(1)(a) until the requirements of paragraph 2 have been complied with. Consultation on draft Bill 2 (1)...
'In Schedule 6 to the GLA Act 1999 (procedure for determining the Authority's consolidated budget requirement), paragraph 8(4) is omitted.'.— [Tom Brake.] Brought up, and read the First time.
'(1) The Mayor of London shall only exercise his powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 at meetings ("planning meetings"). (2) A...
Amendment made: No. 8, page 3, line 31, at end insert— '(6) The Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Mayor, and (b) the Assembly, before making an order under subsection (5)...
Amendments made: No. 9, page 18, line 21, leave out 'and'. No. 10, page 18, line 23, at end insert— '(c) sub-paragraph (5A) (exception allowing up to 2 members under sub-paragraph (2A) to...
Amendments made: No. 11, page 24, line 18, after 'above)' insert ', except the Authority and any functional body,'. No. 12, page 24, line 19, at end insert— 'Section 42(1) above imposes...
Amendments made: No. 13, page 38, leave out lines 34 to 41 and insert— '(7) In any case where— (a) an authority is required to comply with the public procurement regulations in the...
Amendment made: No. 15, page 53, line 34, column 2, at beginning insert— 'In section 30(5), the word "and" at the end of paragraph (aa).'. No. 16, in page 54, line 3, leave out 'and...
With the leave of the House, I will put motions 3 to 7 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved. That the draft...
That the draft Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 31st January, be approved. That the draft Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts)...
That the draft Children and Young Persons (Sale of Tobacco etc) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved. —[Huw Irranca-Davies.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of an unnumbered explanatory memorandum from HM Treasury dated 28th November 2006, European Court of Auditors' 2005 Annual Report, European Union Documents No....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Thursday 29th March 2007, do adjourn till Monday 16th April...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 7th March, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr Jack Straw relating to House of...
Ordered, That the Assisted Areas Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 107), dated 22nd January 2007, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee. —[Huw Irranca-Davies.]
I present a petition of more than 4,000 of my constituents who have expressed their concern about the potential closure of post offices. The petition states: The Petition of the users of post...
I present a petition of more than 5,000 signatures collected by members of the Southampton and district Alzheimer's Society, many of whose members are carers for husbands, wives and other...
Last Sunday morning, at the Baptist church in my home town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, I was privileged to be present at the launch of an important campaign organised by the local Christian Aid group....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Huw Irranca-Davies.]
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