Wednesday, 28 March 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What measures his Department is taking to provide clean drinking water in developing countries.
What steps he is taking to increase sustainable forestry in Africa.
What steps he is taking to promote the independent evaluation of British aid.
How his Department is marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.
What assistance he plans to give to the African Union in Darfur.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th March.
I would like to make a statement about the current situation regarding the 15 British service personnel detained by Iranian forces on Friday of last week, and say that the Government are doing...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Today at Prime Minister's questions, the Prime Minister claimed that virtually no one was waiting more than six months for an NHS operation—
Andrew Stunell, supported by Tom Brake, Mr. Dan Rogerson, Lorely Burt, Annette Brooke, Mr. Mark Oaten and Mark Hunter, presented a Bill to amend the law relating to planning in connection with...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to empower the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about transport opportunities for long-term incapacity benefit claimants who...
Mr. Wayne David accordingly presented a Bill to empower the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about transport opportunities for long-term incapacity benefit claimants who have gained...
I beg to move, (1) That this House approves the First Report of the Members Estimate Committee 2006-07 (HC 319) on a Communications Allowance, and is of the opinion that provision should be made...
Resolved, That the following Standing Order (Notices of Questions etc. during September) be made— (1) Notices of questions for written answer on a named day by a Minister of the Crown may...
Resolved, That the following amendment be made to Standing Order No. 134 (Select Committees (Reports)): Line 9, leave out 'forty-eight' and insert 'seventy-two'.— [ Mr. Straw.]
Resolved, That Sir Graham Bright be appointed as a Managing Trustee of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund in pursuance of section 1 of the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act...
I beg to move, That the draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st March, be approved. On 30 January, the casino...
I now have to announce the result of the deferred Divisions. On the motion on immigration, the Ayes were 342, the Noes were 49, so the motion was agreed to. On the motion on immigration and...
I have a petition signed by 5,122 of my constituents. It is supported by the Government Member in my neighbouring constituency as well as me and the local newspaper, the Ilford Recorder. The...
I wish to present a petition on behalf of 5,029 people who are concerned about the future of services at Wharfedale hospital in Otley. The petition states: To the House of Commons, The Petition...
Nestling in the hills of Cheshire's spectacular mid-Cheshire sandstone ridge in my constituency is the vibrant community of Harthill and its surrounding villages. It has a wonderful local school....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Huw Irranca-Davies.]
That the draft Integration Loans for Refugees and Other Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 21st February, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 342, Noes 49.
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