Monday, 19 March 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress is being made on the review of the criminal justice system; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he plans to take to improve co-ordination between the different sections and services of his Department.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of measures to combat drug-related crime.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce drug taking in prisons.
What steps he is taking to improve support for victims and witnesses; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of measures to combat knife crime.
What progress is being made on the review of the immigration and nationality directorate; and if he will make a statement.
When the network of enrolment centres required by the national identity card scheme will open.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on modernising medical careers.
[Relevant documents: The Second Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session 2006-07, Legislative Scrutiny: First Progress Report, HC 263, and the letter from the Secretary of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [...
Queen's recommendation having been signified—— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and eans resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question proposed, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the UK Borders Bill, it is expedient to authorise the...
With the leave of the House, I propose to put together the Questions on motions 6, 7, 8 and 9. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated...
That the draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 29th January, be approved.
That the draft Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 6th February, be approved. That the draft Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries...
That the draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 12th March, be approved. —[Kevin Brennan.] The House divided: Ayes 310, Noes 100.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Kevin Brennan.]
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