Tuesday, 27 March 2007
Order for Second Reading read. To be read a S econd time on Wednesday 25 April at Four o'clock.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the First Minister on the Scottish Executive's international development fund.
What recent discussions he has had with the chief executive of Digital UK on digital switchover in Scotland.
What discussions he has had on the effects of levels of taxation on Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with the European Commission on the effects of the European maritime cabotage regulations on Scottish ferry services.
If he will make a statement on recent changes in unemployment levels in Scotland.
What recent estimate he has made of the level of inward investment in the Scottish economy; and if he will make a statement.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment she has made of the affordability of housing in North Yorkshire.
What steps her Department is taking to promote inter-faith forums as a means of tackling religious extremism.
What steps her Department is taking to encourage people to stand for election as councillors.
What plans she has to discuss the Sustainable Communities Bill with local government.
What guidance her Department gives to councils that impose charges to deal with complaints under the high hedges provisions contained in part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003; and if she...
How many new homes she estimates are needed to meet current demand.
What assessment she has made of the merits of further regulating landlords.
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 24, to discuss a specific and important matter, namely, "the removal by the Home Office to Khartoum of failed...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I seek your advice in respect of an answer that I received during Health questions on 6 February from the Minister of State, Department of Health, the hon....
Mr. Secretary Hain, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary John Reid, Secretary Des Browne, Mr. David Hanson, Paul Goggins, Maria...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend the right to request to work flexibly to parents of children up to the age of 18; to make provision for the encouragement of...
Lorely Burt accordingly presented a Bill to extend the right to request to work flexibly to parents of children up to the age of 18; to make provision for the encouragement of employers to offer...
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) (No. 2) Bill— Timetable 1.—(1) Proceedings on Second Reading, in...
Order for Second Reading read.
The Chairman put forthwith the Questions necessary for the conclusion of proceedings in Committee, pursuant to Order [this day]. Clauses 1 and 2 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Bill...
Order read for resuming adjourne d 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...
This is the last day of the debate on the Budget proposed last week by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor. I want to focus on the Budget as it affects business in this country, because we live...
Before I call the next hon. Member to speak, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act:...
Question again proposed.
Resolved, That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Dawn Primarolo accordingly presented a Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, to amend the law relating to the national debt and the public revenue, and to make further provision in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating and National Insurance Funds Payments) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved. That the draft Social...
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 21st February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to....
That the draft Child Benefit Up-rating Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 30th January, be approved. That the draft Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2007, which was laid before...
That the draft Guardian's Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 30th January, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Corporation Tax (Taxation of Films) (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 27th February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] Question...
That the draft Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 30th January, be...
That the draft Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 8th February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 8th February, be approved....
That the Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 312), dated 6th February 2007, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8th February, be approved. —[Mr....
That the draft Docking of Working Dogs' Tails (England) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 8th February, be approved. That the draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures)...
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Exclusion of Children from Track Areas) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st February, be approved. That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory...
That the draft Integration Loans for Refugees and Others Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 21st February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.]
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 15th March, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.]
That the draft Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 20th February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Jobseeker's Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 26th February, be approved. —[Mr. Heppell.] 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. 11510/06 and Addenda 1 to 13, Commission Communication: Green Paper-Towards a future maritime policy for the Union: A European Vision for...
I am pleased to present a petition containing almost 12,000 signatures from petitioners in Penrith and The Border and Carlisle constituencies, who demand that the Government abandon their plans...
I wish to present a petition relating to the Grand Union canal, which runs through Linslade and the town of Leighton Buzzard in my constituency. It has been signed by many of my constituents and...
I wish to present a petition mainly from the residents of the town of Dunstable and the nearby village of Totternhoe, concerning the problems caused by mini motorbikes to my constituents in those...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn .—[Mr. Heppe l l.]
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