Wednesday, 23 May 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress has been made with the dismantling of the command structure of the IRA, with particular reference to the Provisional IRA army council.
What recent discussions he has had with the representatives of loyalist paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland on the decommissioning of their weapons.
What recent discussions he has had at a European level on the protection of winter quarters of whooper swans potentially affected by road proposals.
If he will make a statement on the drugs rehabilitation strategy for prisoners in Northern Ireland.
What his assessment is of the terrorist threat posed by dissident Irish republican organisations.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
What progress has been made on loyalist decommissioning in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Northern Ireland.
How much has been allocated to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in 2007-08 for historical inquiries.
What plans he has to improve the effectiveness of policies to deal with organised crime in Northern Ireland.
What further progress is being made in the dismantling of paramilitary structures in Northern Ireland, with particular reference to the Provisional IRA army council.
The Prime Minister was asked—
What progress he will report to the forthcoming EU and G8 summits in respect of commitments to the millennium development goals.
What research he has evaluated on early intervention measures to tackle the causes of inequality, deprivation and under-attainment.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 23 May.
For what reason the numbers of frigates and destroyers to be deployed by the Royal Navy have been reduced from the total set out in the 1998 strategic defence review.
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the energy White Paper and the consultation on the future of nuclear power, which I am publishing today. Copies of these,...
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We now come to the main business. The first of the Opposition motions is about an independent inquiry into the conduct of the Scottish elections. I must inform the House that Mr. Speaker has...
We now come to the second debate on the Opposition motions. I must inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
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I should like to present a petition from my constituents in the Orchard Park and Greenwood ward in Hull, North, including the lead petitioner, Doreen Gritt, who are fighting for a better shopping...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
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