Monday, 16 April 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on the reform of Sport England.
What recent representations she has received on tourism in coastal towns; and if she will make a statement.
What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of the cost increases for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games on lottery good causes funding for grassroots sport.
How many representations she has received on the impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on fundraising events for charities.
When she last met representatives of the British film industry to discuss public support for the sector.
When she plans to discuss with Ofcom the outcome of the consultation on the digital dividend review.
If she will convene a meeting of football club chairmen to discuss the on-pitch behaviour of footballers and the example set for young sports participants.
What recent assessment she has made of the role of culture in urban regeneration.
If she will consider the merits of providing public funding for BBC World.
If she will make a statement on the Government's international summit on remote gambling.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What assessment he has made of recent work undertaken by the Electoral Commission on political engagement; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the commissioners have made of the effect of single stream funding on the operations of English cathedrals; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What progress the commission has made in its consideration of whether further regulation is required to differentiate more clearly expenditure spent on behalf of an individual candidate in a...
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What recent discussions the Church Commissioners have held with the Department of Trade and Industry on the work of the clergy working group.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What plans the Electoral Commission has to exercise the powers given to it under the Electoral Administration Act 2006 to set and monitor performance standards in electoral services.
If his Committee will discuss with the Electoral Commission the effect of disparity in sizes of electorate on the constituency boundaries.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
How many parishes had interregnums of more than three months last year.
What recent discussions the commissioners have had on the likely effect of the implementation of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 on parish ministries in areas of need.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement about operational events over the recess. Before I start, I know that the whole House will want to join me in expressing my...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the progress that we are making in relation to modernising medical careers. As I explained to the House in my written statement...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Many colleagues on both sides of the House tried to contribute to the statement on Iraq, but as a result of the length of the Secretary of State's answers...
[Relevant document: Fourth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2006-07, Legislative Scrutiny: Mental Health Bill, HC 288.] Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Mental Health Bill [ Lords]— Committal 1....
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. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 26th February, be approved. —[Claire Ward.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007, which were laid before this House on 5th March, be approved. —[Claire Ward.] Question agreed to....
That the draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2007, which were laid before this House on 5th March, be approved. —[Claire Ward.] 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. 5154/07, Draft Directive amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 19th April, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Edward Leigh relating to Public...
Ordered, That, on Thursday 3rd May, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.— [Claire Ward.]
That John Barrett be discharged from the International Development Committee and Sir Robert Smith be added .—[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn .—[Claire Ward.]
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