Tuesday, 17 April 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he next expects to meet representatives of local authorities in East Anglia to discuss improvements to trunk roads.
What recent steps he has taken to reduce overcrowding on railways.
What plans he has to change the regime governing night flights over London and the south-east.
What funding he has allocated to bus services up to 2015; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to take forward recommendations of the report by Sir Rod Eddington on transport; and if he will make a statement.
Whether his target for railway punctuality and reliability has been met.
What effect the west coast main line upgrade has had on travel times.
What funding commitments have been made for roads up to 2015; and if he will make a statement.
The Minister of State was asked—
What recent steps she has taken to prevent electoral fraud in local elections.
If she will conduct a review of the scope and use of royal prerogative powers.
What mechanisms are in place to verify the legitimacy of postal votes.
What recent representations she has received from law firms in rural areas on legal aid.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local planning authorities to consult or notify persons living outside their area about specified matters; and for connected...
Mr. Ian Liddell-Grainger accordingly presented a Bill to require local planning authorities to consult or notify persons living outside their area about specified matters; and for connected...
We now come to the eighth allotted Opposition day, and the debate is on occupational pensions. I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
After a long day debating pensions, it is appropriate to present a public petition on pension entitlements. The petition is signed by 4,231 people and states: The Petition of residents of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Cawsey.]
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