Tuesday, 6 March 2007
Order for Second Reading read. To be read a Second time on Tuesday 13 March.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to hold operators and local authorities to account for the performance of local bus services.
What action he plans to take to encourage greater use of biofuels in advance of the introduction of the renewable transport fuel obligation.
What response he has made to the European Commission Green Paper on maritime transport policy.
If he will visit Belford, Northumberland to discuss plans for reopening the railway station.
what assessment he has made of responses to his "putting passengers first" proposals on buses.
What rights GNER employees will have to employment with the successful applicant for the new east coast main line rail franchise.
How his Department decides whether to fund local transport projects; and if he will make a statement.
How many sets of points of the same type as those at Grayrigg are to be found on the railway network.
How much his Department has spent on the west coast main line upgrade.
The Minister of State was asked—
When she expects regulation of claims handlers to commence.
What changes she expects there to be to legal aid support for advice services in London; and if she will make a statement.
When the Government plan to bring forward their proposals for reform of legal aid procurement.
What mechanisms are in place to verify the legitimacy of postal votes.
What progress has been achieved in locating community courts in Nottingham; and if she will make a statement.
What the average (a) waiting time for and (b) duration of an inquest was in the last period for which figures are available.
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I beg to move, That this House supports the principle of a bicameral Parliament.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee) , That this House agrees with the Report [2nd March] of the Liaison Committee . —[Mr. Roy.]...
Ordered, That, on Thursday 29th March, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall. —[Mr. Roy.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Roy.]
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