Tuesday, 12 June 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the operation of the Barnett formula as it affects Scotland.
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of economic activity in Scotland since the 2005 general election.
What discussions he has had with Scottish Ministers on the planned Act of Union celebrations in Scotland.
What plans he has to make changes to the electoral system in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the proposals in the Energy White Paper on energy production in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of recent trends in macro-economic activity in central Scotland.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans she has to increase mobility among tenants of affordable rented housing.
What representations she has received from recently qualified home inspectors.
Whether a positive average annual change in the green belt will be achieved in each region over the period 2002-07.
What assessment she has made of the fairness of the revenue support grant for Worcestershire.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle anti-Semitism; and if she will make a statement.
If she will make a statement on the role of the proposed impact assessments in speeding up small-scale planning applications.
What steps she is taking to ensure an adequate supply of affordable housing.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday I raised with you an issue concerning the Ministry of Defence not answering a named-day question. I thank you for your work in ensuring that I will at...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to remove the provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information...
Tom Brake accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to remove the provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information Commissioner and...
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A(7) (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Serious Crime Bill [Lords]: Committal 1. The...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection...
Resolved, That this House approves the First Report of the Administration Committee, on Improving Facilities for Educational Visitors to Parliament (House of Commons Paper No. 434); and endorses...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Steve McCabe.]
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