Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Order for Second Reading read. Read a Second time, and committed.
The Secretary of State was asked—
How much was spent in Scotland by the Ministry of Defence in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the application of the draft climate change Bill to Scotland.
What events (a) have taken place and (b) are planned in Scotland to mark the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union.
What steps he has taken to secure future international sporting events for Scotland.
When he next expects to meet Ministers in the Scottish Executive to discuss the effect in Scotland of the legislation governing the classification of drugs.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister on eligibility for voter registration for those with second homes in Scotland.
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover; and if he will make a statement.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What minimum requirements her Department stipulates for the energy efficiency of new and refurbished homes.
What plans she has for a council tax revaluation in England.
Whether she has any plans to introduce reforms to the council tax as recommended by the Lyons report.
What steps she is taking to create more affordable housing (a) to rent and (b) to buy.
If she will make a statement on the trend in costs of demolition in pathfinder areas.
What local bodies and individuals within Northumberland are included in her Department's consultation on local government reorganisation in Northumberland.
I have the sad duty to inform the House of the death of Lord Weatherill, Speaker of the House of Commons from 1983 until 1992. I wish, on behalf of all Members, to pay tribute to his memory, and...
With permission, I will make a statement on the conduct of the elections to the Scottish Parliament held on 3 May. A great deal of wholly legitimate public concern has been expressed about...
We now come to the main business. I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I must inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
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. 5422/07 and Addenda 1 and...
Ordered, That the Cattle Identification Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 529), dated 19(th) February 2007, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.— [Liz Blackman.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Liz Blackman.]
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