Tuesday, 15 May 2007
Read a Second time, and committed.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What policies he has considered to encourage the use of public transport.
What assessment he has made of the barriers to entry to the rail industry.
When the Highways Agency expects to publish detailed proposals on the improvement of the A14 around Kettering.
What measures he is taking to reduce noise from aircraft at regional airports.
If he will make a statement on the future of rural and branch railway lines.
What his policy is on the setting of rail fares.
What plans he has to seek changes in the system of baggage handling operations at UK airports; and if he will make a statement.
When he plans to make retro-reflective markings mandatory on all newly registered heavy goods vehicles.
What change there has been in the number of rail passenger journeys since 1997.
What plans he has to enhance the role of community transport in the provision of bus services.
What funding his Department has provided for the half-price coach fare scheme for pensioners and disabled people.
The Minister of State was asked—
What guidance her Department issues to prisons on the issuing of permits for visitors.
What assessment she has made of the recommendations of the Corston review of vulnerable women in prison; and if she will make a statement.
What representations she has received on disfranchised postal voters in recent elections.
What assessment she has made of the effect of changes to the legal aid system on access to justice.
What support the Government provide for the families of homicide victims.
What representations she has received on voting irregularities in recent elections.
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I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Corresponding Amendments) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 28th March, be approved.— [Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Heppell.]
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