Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Considered; to be read the Third time.
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether he intends to review the memorandum of understanding governing relations between the UK Government and the Scottish Executive.
What recent discussions he has had with the chief executive of Digital UK on digital switchover in Scotland.
When he next expects the plenary joint ministerial committee to meet.
Who will undertake his ministerial responsibilities in his absence on other official duties; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of employment trends in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on security issues in Scotland; and if he will make a statement
The Secretary of State was asked—
How much her Department and its predecessors have spent on the home information packs programme.
What steps she is taking to promote improvement of the energy efficiency of existing homes.
What account she plans to take of public opinion in the restructuring of local government in Cheshire.
What recent discussions her Department has had with environmental groups on the planning White Paper.
How many local authorities in England are registering landlords in designated areas.
If the Minister with responsibility for the fire and rescue service will discuss with the Home Department the development of new techniques to preserve forensic evidence of criminal activity at...
The new Department for Children, Schools and Families brings together for the first time ever in one place the responsibility for all policy across Government to promote the well-being of...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On 6 June there was a debate in Opposition time on the Government's failures on the NHS IT programme. In answer to our charges of incompetence, the then...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the pricing and labelling of alcohol products; to further restrict alcohol advertising; to make...
Sandra Gidley accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the pricing and labelling of alcohol products; to further restrict alcohol advertising; to make provision in...
Order for Second Reading read. Question, That the Bill be now read a Second time, put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Consolidated Fund Bills), and agreed to. Bill accordingly...
I beg to move, That the draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved. I want to make two points at the outset....
I beg to move, That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be approved. I am happy both to discuss and take...
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 Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Official Secrets Act 1989 (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved. —[Mark Tami.] Question agreed to. Motion made,...
That the draft Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 23rd May, be approved. —[Mark Tami.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 6th June, be approved. —[Mark Tami.] Question agreed to.
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 11th June, be approved. That the draft Gambling (Lottery Machine Interval)...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mark Tami.]
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