Wednesday, 7 March 2007
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What contribution the personalisation of public services is making to tackling social exclusion.
What steps the Government are taking to support the work of social enterprises.
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked—
If he will make a statement on progress on plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.
What his departmental expenditure on travel has been in the past six months.
If he will make a statement on the debate that he is seeking to organise for young people from Commonwealth countries on the consequences of slavery.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 March.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On 21 February, in reply to a question about antenatal services, the Prime Minister said: "we are also increasing the number of midwives in training."—[...
Mr. Frank Field, supported by Dr. Tony Wright, Derek Wyatt, Kate Hoey, Sandra Osborne and David Taylor, presented a Bill to establish an Unclaimed Assets Agency; to confer powers on the Agency to...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the establishment of an indicator for rural tranquillity; to provide for the protection of rural tranquillity in the planning...
John Penrose accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the establishment of an indicator for rural tranquillity; to provide for the protection of rural tranquillity in the planning process; and...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 6 March], That this House supports the principle of a bicameral Parliament. Question again proposed.
Motion made, and Question put, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully appointed .—[Mr. Straw.] The House divided: Ayes 196, Noes 375.
Question, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 20 per cent. elected members and 80 per cent. appointed members. —[Mr. Straw.] put and...
Question, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 40 per cent. elected members and 60 per cent. appointed members .—[Mr. Straw.] put and...
Motion made, and Question put, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 50 per cent. elected members and 50 per cent. appointed members.— [Mr....
Motion made, and Question put, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 60 per cent. elected members and 40 per cent. appointed members.— [Mr....
Motion made, and Question put, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 80 per cent. elected members and 20 per cent. appointed members.— [Mr....
Motion made, and Question put, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully elected.— [Mr. Straw] The House divided: Ayes 337, Noes 224.
Motion made, That this House is of the opinion that the remaining retained places for peers whose membership is based on the hereditary principle should be removed.— [Mr. Straw.] Amendment...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 25th January, be approved. —[Mr. Watts.] Question agreed to.
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 26th January, be approved. That the draft Industrial Training Levy...
That the draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 31st January, be approved.
That the draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved.
That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 8th February, be approved. —[Mr. Watts.] 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 European Union Document No. 13568/05, draft Directive on the marketing of pyrotechnic articles; notes the Government's current negotiating line; and supports the...
At the end of a possibly historic day of business in the House, I wish to present a petition on behalf of my constituents and of the parish and town councils in my constituency. The petition...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
