Monday, 18 June 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support his Department provides for those diagnosed with adverse health conditions as a consequence of military service.
When he expects to conclude the naval base review.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of new counter-insurgency measures in Iraq.
What progress is being made in reconstruction work in Helmand province.
What equipment and training were provided to British troops involved in the invasion of Iraq in terms of protection against the possible use of weapons of mass destruction.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
When he expects the contract for the future strategic tanker aircraft to be signed.
If he will take steps to improve the opportunities for retiring service personnel to access secure social housing.
(Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if she will make a statement on the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the situation in the Gaza strip.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the fact that, on 6 June in the House, I asked my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House whether we could have a...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007...
I beg to move, That the Order of 16th April 2007 (Mental Health Bill [ Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows— That the Order of 16th April 2007 (Mental Health Bill [ Lords] (Programme))...
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered.
'(1) Part 10 of the 1983 Act (miscellaneous and supplementary) is amended as follows. (2) Before section 131 insert— "130A Independent mental health advocates (1) The appropriate national...
'For section 40 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9) (independent mental capacity advocacy service: exceptions) substitute— "40 Exceptions The duty imposed by section 37(3), 38(3) or (4)...
'(1) Section 60 of the 1983 Act (withdrawal of consent) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) insert— "(1A) Subsection (1B) below applies where— (a) the consent of a patient...
'Schedule [ Victims' rights] (which makes amendments to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28)) has effect.'.— [Ms Rosie Winterton.] Brought up,...
'(1) The 1983 Act is amended as follows. (2) In section 47 (Removal to hospital of persons serving sentences of imprisonment, etc.) in subsection (1) after "may", insert "within 14 days beginning...
'(1) Section 58 of the 1983 Act is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)(b) leave out "three months" and insert "two months".'.— [Tim Loughton.] Brought up, and read the First time....
Amendments made: No. 10, page 17, line 23, after '(3)', insert ', (3A)'. No. 11, page 17, line 24, at end insert— '( ) he has attained the age of 18 years;'. No. 12, page 17, line 30, at...
Amendments made: No. 17, page 18, line 41, leave out '58A(4)' and insert '58A(3A) or (4)'. No. 18, page 18, line 43, leave out '58A(4)' and insert '58A(3A) or (4)'. No. 19, page 18, line 45,...
Amendments made: No. 25, page 24, line 37, after 'that', insert 'and to subsection (5) below'. No. 26, page 25, line 5, leave out 'under section 37(4)' and insert— 'for his detention in a...
Amendments made: No. 31, page 26, line 19, leave out 'or 58A'. No. 32, page 26, line 28, after 'treatment' insert 'or section 58A type treatment'. No. 33, page 27, line 12, after second...
Introduction 1 Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (provision of information to victims of restricted patients under the 1983 Act, etc.) is amended as set out...
Amendments made: No. 51, page 89, line 44, at end insert ', or (c) any section 39D IMCA.'. No. 52, page 92, line 9, at end insert— '(d) the right to have a section 39D IMCA appointed; (e)...
Amendments made: No. 60, page 129, line 41, leave out from 'subsection (1)' to end and insert— 'after "relate" insert "or persons who fall within section 39A, 39C or 39D".'. No. 61, page...
Amendment made: No. 66, page 136, line 41, at end insert— 'Independent mental health advocates (1) Section [Independent mental health advocates]— (a) applies to a patient who is...
'(1) The 1983 Act is amended as follows. (2) In section 39 (power of court to request information about hospitals), after subsection (1) insert— "(1A) In relation to a person who has not...
I beg to move amendment No. 70, page 5, line 37, at end insert— '(aa) in subsection (3)— (i) after paragraph (a) insert— "(aa) to arrange for the patient to be examined by the...
Amendments made: No. 6, in page 8, line 33, before 'person', insert 'responsible clinician (if there is one) or the'. No. 7, in page 8, line 35, leave out from '(3),' to end of line 37 and...
Amendments made: No. 13, in page 17, line 32, after 'being', insert 'the responsible clinician (if there is one) or'. No. 15, in page 18, line 4, leave out from 'treatment' to end of line 7 and...
Amendments made: No. 35, in page 27, line 19, leave out 'approved clinician' and insert 'responsible clinician or the person'. No. 38, in page 28, line 7, leave out 'approved clinician in charge...
Amendment made: No. 4, in page 33, line 44, leave out '16' and insert '18'.— [Mrs. Moon.]
'(1) The 1983 Act is amended as follows. (2) In section 58(3), after first "patient", insert "who is liable to be detained under this Act". (3) After section 58 of the 1983 Act, insert—...
Amendment proposed: No. 96, page 19, line 27, leave out paragraphs (b) to (d) and insert— '(b) if the patient is not under Part III of the Act, (a patient concerned in criminal proceedings...
Amendment made: No. 59, in page 123, line 10, at end insert— '187 The following table contains an index of provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6), (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Community Drivers' Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 14th May, be approved .—[Mr. Watts.]
That the draft Armed Forces, Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 10th May, be approved. That the draft Armed Forces (Alignment...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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