Wednesday, 28 February 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the impact of population growth on the achievement of the millennium development goals.
If he will make a statement on the progress of the world classroom initiative.
If he will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Darfur.
What steps his Department is taking to help developing countries reduce maternal mortality.
What his Department's policy is on education in fragile states.
The Prime Minister was asked—
What assessment he has made of the impact on patient services in Oxfordshire of financial pressures on the NHS.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th February.
If he will make a statement on the proposed merger of the West Midlands and Staffordshire ambulance services.
Last month, unemployment in Wellingborough increased yet again. At the end of last year, it was higher than it was at the end of 1997. Who should my constituents hold responsible—the...
John Barrett, supported by David Howarth, Chris Huhne, Mr. Mike Weir, Mr. Nigel Evans, John Bercow, Malcolm Bruce, Lynne Jones, Chris McCafferty and Mr. David Chaytor, presented a Bill to...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On this day next week, this House will vote on the reform of the House of Lords. That vote will take place on a day when there are Assembly elections in Northern...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the teaching of dance; and for connected purposes. It gives me great pleasure to introduce this Bill,...
Meg Hillier accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the teaching of dance; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Order of 11th December 2006 (Offender Management Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows— 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted. 2....
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered.
'(1) The Secretary of State may include a polygraph condition in the licence of a person to whom this section applies. (2) This section applies to a person serving a relevant custodial sentence...
'(1) For the purposes of section (Application of polygraph condition to certain licences), a polygraph condition is a condition which requires the released person— (a) to participate in...
'(1) Evidence of any matter mentioned in subsection (2) may not be used in any proceedings against a released person for an offence. (2) The matters so excluded are— (a) any statement made...
Amendment made: No. 15, page 21, line 34, at end insert— '(4) An order under this section bringing anything in sections (Application of polygraph condition to certain licences) and (Effect...
'(1) Each probation trust shall provide a plan for the forthcoming financial year at least four months before the commencement of that year. (2) A plan submitted under subsection (1) shall set...
'(1) Arrangements under section 3(2) relating to restricted probation provision may only be made with a probation trust or other public body. (2) In this section "restricted probation provision"...
'(1) The Secretary of State may by order repeal section (Restriction on certain arrangements under section 3(2)). (2) The power under this section includes power to provide for that section to...
Amendment made: No. 24, in page 20, line 14, at end insert— '( ) section (Power to repeal section (Restriction on certain arrangements under section 3(2))),'.— [Mr. Sutcliffe.]
'The Home Secretary shall by regulation prescribe the qualifications and standards of staff to be employed by a provider of probation services.'.— [Kerry McCarthy.] Brought up, and read...
I beg to move amendment No. 12, page 2, line 44, at end insert— '(2A) The Secretary of State must have regard to the aims mentioned in subsection (2B) in the exercise of his functions under...
I beg to move amendment No. 13, in page 6, line 39, at end insert— '(aa) a relevant local authority;'.
I beg to move amendment No. 3, in page 10, line 29, leave out clause 14. In the limited time available, I want to raise a critical issue. The Prison Governors Association has made representations...
I beg to move amendment No. 16, in page 32, line 9, after '2000)', insert 'in which'.
Amendment made: No. 17, in page 35, line 34, column 2, after 'paragraph 4,', insert 'the word "and" at the end of the definition of "escort arrangements" and'.— [Mr. Sutcliffe.] Order for...
I have pleasure in presenting a petition on behalf of 391 residents of west Berkshire who are either sufferers of Alzheimer's disease or are carers of family members who are sufferers. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Jonathan Shaw.]
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