Monday, 30 April 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he plans to announce the timetable for the introduction of compulsory identity cards throughout the UK.
What assessment he has made of the likely impact on numbers of people entering the UK of the new immigration points system to be introduced in 2008.
What his priorities are for tackling knife crime.
What recent representations he has received on the level of net migration to the UK.
What further steps he plans to take to stop access to images of child abuse via the internet in response to the annual report of the Internet Watch Foundation; and if he will make a statement.
How many police stations have been closed to the public since 1997.
What assessment he has made of the impact of dispersal zones; and if he will make a statement.
What his assessment is of the proposals in the consultation paper by the sentencing advisory panel on the offence of theft from a shop.
If he will issue a consultation paper setting out the advantages and disadvantages of dividing the Home Office in two.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Have we not all just witnessed a misuse of procedure? We have had 15 minutes—
(Clauses Nos. 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 25, 67 and 81 to 84, Schedules Nos. 1, 18, 22 and 23, and new Clauses relating to microgeneration) Considered in Committee.
I am pleased to open these proceedings in the Committee of the whole House. I am glad that, as is traditional, we have been able to accommodate the wishes of the Opposition parties. The first of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 10, in page 1, line 6, leave out '10%' and insert '0%'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 17, line 15, leave out from 'Schedule' to end and insert 'shall come into force on a date which the Treasury shall by Order made by statutory instrument...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further Education) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 22nd March, be approved. — [ Liz Blackman.]...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5282/07, Commission Communication "An energy policy for Europe" and No. 5354/07, Commission Staff Working Document "EU energy policy...
We all know how important it is to encourage people to use public transport and to cycle, for health and environmental reasons, and how important it is to tackle crime prevention by all possible...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn .—[Liz Blackman.]
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