Wednesday, 11 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with his European Union counterparts on provision of aid to the Palestinian Authority.
What steps he is taking to secure agreement in the Doha trade round.
what support his Department has provided for projects working with the indigenous people of Tibet.
Which projects his Department is funding in Bolivia.
If he will increase UK aid to countries to which children and young people have been returned after their asylum claim in the UK has failed.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11 July.
What steps the Government are taking to combat volatile substance abuse by young people.
The Prime Minister talks about the need for more open and transparent politics, so can he explain why his Government continue to defy the Information Commissioner by refusing to publish the first...
For over one and a half centuries— [Interruption.]
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a national compulsory proof of age scheme for persons aged between 16 and 21 years in connection with the purchase of alcohol,...
Mr. Robert Flello accordingly presented a Bill to establish a national compulsory proof of age scheme for persons aged between 16 and 21 years in connection with the purchase of alcohol, tobacco,...
We now come to the first debate on the Opposition motions. Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, consideration of proceedings on the Corporate Manslaughter and...
Lords Reasons for insisting on their Amendments to which the Commons have disagreed and for disagreeing to the Commons Amendment to the Bill in lieu, considered. Lords Reasons Nos.: 2C, 3C, 5C,...
I propose to put together the Questions on the two terms and conditions of employment motions. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated...
That the draft National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (Amendment) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 7th June, be approved. That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from HM Treasury dated 6th June 2007 relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for the year 2008;...
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No....
It gives me great pleasure to present this massive petition containing 16,243 signatures collected by the great men and women of the constituency of Broxbourne door to door and on the forecourt...
I present a petition of more than 4,000 signatures from the people of Bournemouth, East, who are concerned about the pace of development and the effect that that is having on the character of our...
I have presented many petitions in the House. They are an important constitutional right and a way to improve public engagement in politics and strengthen our democracy. They are all important,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
