Wednesday, 18 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he plans to take to engage in dialogue with Parliament and the public in seeking their views on the contents of the Queen's Speech.
What recent representations he has received on the effectiveness of the Human Rights Act 1998.
What steps he plans to take to consult the public on a British statement of values.
When he expects the early release of prisoners scheme to end.
What steps he is taking to reduce reoffending rates.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 July.
If he will make a statement on the planned size of the Royal Navy's frigate and destroyer fleet.
Many of my constituents will be somewhat concerned about the Prime Minister's equivocal remarks about early release, which will probably now become a permanent feature of our criminal justice...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on today's Green Paper, "In work, better off: next steps to full employment". Ten years of progress under this Government have...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I should like to make a statement on delivering world-class skills in England. Natural resources, a big labour force and a dose of inspiration used to be...
Lords Reasons fo r insisting on their amendments, considered. Lords amendments Nos. 12, 13, 15, 20, 67 to 70 and 72.
I beg to move, That the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A...
Lords message insisting on amendments to which the Commons have disagreed, disagreeing to Commons amendments in lieu and proposing amendments in lieu of those Commons amendments. Lords...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A(7) (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Offender Management Bill for the purpose of...
Lords amendment: No. 6.
Lords amendment: No. 22.
Lords amendment: No. 4
Lords amendment: No. 1.
With the leave of the House, I will take motions 6, 7 and 8 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No.118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Albania) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 20th June, be approved.
That the draft Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 28th June, be approved.
That the draft Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 28th June, be approved. —[Alison Seabeck.]...
Motion made and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Order [ 11 July] and Standing Order No.118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That an Humble Address be presented to Her...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 6801/07 to No. 6809/07, No. 6812/07 to No. 6819/07 and Corrigendum 1, No. 6820/07 to No. 6821/07, No. 6823/07 and No. 7863/07 to No....
Ordered,
That the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Hutton relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No....
I am grateful for this opportunity to present a petition on the important subject of the council tax, the level of which has almost doubled in the past decade. The petition reads: To the House of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Michael Foster.]
That the draft Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st June, be approved. The House...
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