Monday, 2 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
How many pensioners in North-West Leicestershire (a) qualify for and (b) receive pension credit.
What steps he is taking to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to work.
What progress has been made in reducing the number of people on incapacity benefits.
What measures he has introduced to simplify the assessment process of benefits for people with disabilities.
What steps he is taking to reduce the number of work days lost through sickness.
What recent representations his Department has received on the use of the private and voluntary sectors in the provision of employment services for benefit recipients.
When he next expects to meet representatives of private pension schemes to discuss the financial assistance scheme.
What recent discussions he has had with the Health and Safety Executive on European Union legislation on occupational health.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What plans she has to make debate on the Floor of the House more engaging for the general public.
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission was asked—
What assessment the Commission has made of the implications of the terms of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill for the exercise of its responsibilities; and if he will make a statement.
The Leader of the House was asked—
If she will bring forward proposals to prevent Ministers briefing the media on the contents of oral statements before making those statements in the House.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the weekend's events. First and foremost, I am sure that all Members agree that our top priority must be the success of the...
With permission, I should like to give the House an update on the serious flooding that has affected large parts of England and which will continue to have an impact for some months to come. The...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No.83A(7) (Programme motions) , That the following provisions shall apply to the Statistics and Registration Service Bill for...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1, in page 2, line 3, leave out "Treasury" and insert "Cabinet Office".
Lords amendment: No. 10.
Lords amendment: No. 11.
Lords amendment: No. 32.
I beg to move, That the draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 6th June, be approved. Hon. Members will recall that, during...
[Relevant documents: T he Twenty-third Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2006-07, HC41 -xxiii and the Twenty-sixth Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2006-07,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee), That this House agrees with the Report [29th June] of the Liaison Committee.— [Mr. Roy.]...
Ordered, That Mr. Brooks Newmark be discharged from the Science and Technology Committee and Mrs. Nadine Dorries be added. ——[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection].
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Roy.]
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