Monday, 26 March 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the references in the report of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body to the adequacy of manning levels in respect of operational commitments.
What consideration he is giving to the ongoing use of the RAF Innsworth site; and if he will make a statement.
What preliminary proposals for ballistic missile defence installations in the United Kingdom have been discussed with the United States.
What changes are proposed to be made to the Red Arrows' budget over the next three years.
What steps he is taking to combat harassment, discrimination and bullying in the armed forces relating to gender, race and ethnicity; and if he will make a statement.
What support his Department has allocated to peace support training in South Africa in 2007-08.
What support his Department is providing for this year's veterans day celebrations.
What changes there were in rates of pay for the UK armed forces in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the performance and requirements of the navies of (a) the United Kingdom and (b) other EU member states.
What progress has been made in improving health care provided to troops injured on operations on their return to the UK.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement altering the business of the House for tomorrow in the interests of restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland: Tuesday 27...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement on Zimbabwe. I hope that the hon. Member for Cotswold (Mr. Clifton-Brown) and the Liberal Democrats received a copy in good time. As the...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. The integrity of this House is very important, as I am sure you would agree. I understand that over the weekend there was publicity about a certain report...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 21 March].
(1) That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance. (2) This Resolution does not extend to...
I am delighted to open this third day of the Budget debate on the economy and the environment. It provides an opportunity to explore two key themes that will be central to our prosperity in the...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 28th March— (1) the Speaker shall put the Questions on the Motions in the name of Mr Jack Straw relating to: (a) Communications Allowance; (b)...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(4) (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No....
Ordered, That Emily Thornberry be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mr Shahid Malik be added.— [Mr. Heppell , on behalf of the Committee of Selection .]
That Sarah McCarthy-Fry be discharged from the Public Accounts Committee and Derek Wyatt be added.
That Mr Eric Martlew be discharged from the Finance and Services Committee and Mary Creagh be added.— [Mr. Heppell , on behalf of the Committee of Selection .]
I have two petitions on behalf of my constituents. At the end of last year, we lost services in two of our community's hospitals. The night-time small injuries units were closed and, in the case...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Huw Irranca-Davies.]
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