Wednesday, 13 June 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Darfur.
What his assessment is of the current status of the Doha trade talks as they relate to international development issues.
What programmes his Department has to assist participation of women in civic society in Pakistan.
What assessment he has made of the outcomes in terms of international development of the recent G8 meeting.
What recent proposals he has made for reforming the World Bank; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13 June.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the child sex offender review. Few crimes are more horrific than sexual offences against children. Ensuring that that most...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, as you will know, yesterday we discussed the Serious Crime Bill in the House, a serious piece of Home Office legislation, which involves burdens of proof and...
Mr. Paul Burstow, supported by Mrs. Joan Humble and Sandra Gidley, presented a Bill to amend the Human Rights Act 1998 to extend the definition of public authority to include any body acting...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 to extend its provisions to cover construction work; and for connected purposes. As the House...
Jim Sheridan accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 to extend its provisions to cover construction work; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the...
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill [Lords]: Timetable 1. Proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee, on consideration and on...
Order for Second Reading read.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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. 7371/07 and Addenda 1 to 4, Draft Regulation amending Regulation No. 11 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and...
I have with me a petition signed by students from the university of Plymouth students union, including Mr. Darren P Jones, Mr. James Redfearn, Miss Kathryn Rason and Miss Katie Shaw. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Steve McCabe.]
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