Wednesday, 27 June 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What estimate he has made of the likely proportion of Catholic officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland in each year from 2007-08 to 2010-11.
For what reasons DNA samples of Northern Ireland citizens acquitted of criminal offences, or who have had charges dropped before trial, are retained on the national database.
What recent assessment he has made of the security threat posed by each of the Irish terrorist groups proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000.
What steps he is taking to address the historical issues which continue to influence Northern Ireland's political development.
What recent assessment he has made of the extent of activities of dissident republican paramilitary organisations (a) within the UK and (b) overseas; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to ensure that the marching season in Northern Ireland is peaceful and orderly.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 27 June.
When he expects British troops to be finally withdrawn from Iraq.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Animals Act 1971 to limit strict liability for damage done by animals. My Bill would amend the Animals Act 1971 by limiting its...
Mr. Stephen Crabb accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Animals Act 1971 to limit strict liability for damage done by animals: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered.
'(1) The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) is amended as follows. (2) After section 94 insert— "94A Appointments not subject to section 85: courts (1) Where this section applies to an...
'After section 30(2) of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) (temporary assistants to Judge Advocate General) insert— "(3) The Lord Chancellor may not appoint a holder of relevant...
'In section 24(1) of the Courts Act 1971 (c. 23) (appointment of deputy Circuit judges and assistant recorders) for paragraph (a) substitute— "(a) the Lord Chancellor may, with the...
'(1) Section 1 of the Law Commissions Act 1965 (c. 22) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) insert— "(1A) The person appointed to be the Chairman shall be a person who holds...
'(1) Section 26 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8) (retirement date for holders of certain judicial offices etc.) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (12), in the...
'The provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of this Act shall not come into force until a registration scheme for bailiffs and enforcement agents, enforcement agency businesses and enforcement trade...
'The Lord Chancellor must by regulations make provision for legal aid for applicants for relief under section 15.'.— [Simon Hughes.] Brought up, and read the First time.
'All enforcement agents, both private and Crown-employed, must at all times wear such uniform or other means of identification as shall be prescribed.'.— [Simon Hughes.] Brought up, and...
'(1) The Lord Chancellor must by regulations establish an independent regulatory authority for bailiffs and enforcement agents. (2) Regulations under subsection (1) must make provision for—...
Amendment proposed: No. 4, in page 20, line 4, at end insert— '(4A) The Tribunal Procedure Rules shall make provision for the granting by a judge of the First-tier Tribunal of legal aid...
Amendments made: No. 43, page 41, line 37, leave out 'and (3)' and insert 'to (3B)'. No. 44, page 41, line 38, leave out subsection (2) and insert— '(2) In subsection (1)— (a) for...
I beg to move amendment No. 10, page 43, line 28, at end insert— '(2A) The Lord Chancellor shall issue National Standards or other guidance requiring enforcement agents and those acting on...
I beg to move amendment No. 83, page 99, line 18, after 'with', insert 'the Due Diligence Guidelines for Museums, Libraries and Archives on Collecting and Borrowing Cultural Material published...
Amendments made: No. 51, page 108, line 5, leave out '91(1ZA)' and insert '91(1)'. No. 71, page 108, line 10, at end insert— '( ) In the entry for section 26(5), (6) and (9) of the...
Amendments made: No. 66, page 109, line 32, at end insert— '( ) Section [Appointment as Chairman of Law Commission] comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with...
Amendment proposed: No. 9, page 141, leave out lines 18 and 19.— [Mr. Bellingham.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 224, Noes 277.
Amendments made: No. 54, page 162, line 12, at end insert— '( ) In section 26 (retirement date for holders of certain judicial offices etc.) subsection (7) is amended as follows. ( ) In...
Amendments made: No. 56, page 201, line 26, leave out from 'judge,' to end of line 33 and insert 'or (b) holds, or has held, the office of district judge. (1B) The Lord Chancellor may not...
Amendments made: No. 64, page 233, leave out lines 11 to 15. No. 65, page 245, line 11, at end insert— 'Income Tax Act 2007 (c.3) 158 In section 955(4) of the Income Tax Act 2007...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 24th May, be approved. —[Steve McCabe.] Question agreed to.
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. 8179/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, Commission Communication, A policy to reduce unwanted by-catches and eliminate discards in European...
My petition relates to the proposal by the Post Office to close the main post office in Bromley town centre and transfer its activities to an upstairs floor of the local WH Smith—a matter...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Steve McCabe.]
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