Monday, 23 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the impact of the renaissance in the regions programme.
If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on the casinos proposed under the Gambling Act 2005.
What assessment he has made of the impact of recent security incidents on tourism to England.
If he will discuss with ministerial colleagues increasing Government spending on music studios accessible to young people.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families on provision of physical education lessons in schools in the last 12 months.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the community amateur sports club scheme; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the future of the British Film Institute's archive.
What discussions he has had with Sport England on the potential contribution of sport to community regeneration; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the music industry on copyright term extension.
The Minister for the Olympics was asked—
If she will make a statement on the progress of the monitoring and risk management arrangements for the 2012 Olympics.
How she expects the recent departmental reorganisation to affect the delivery of London 2012; and if she will make a statement.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What progress has been made in developing the new system for overseeing the expenses incurred by the Comptroller and Auditor General in the performance of his duties.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What the average stipend for clergymen in rural parishes was on 1 July (a) 1997 and (b) 2007; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What recent discussions the Electoral Commission has held on fixed-term Parliaments.
What steps the Electoral Commission is taking to assess the effect on voter turnout of the disregarding of list votes cast for candidates elected in constituencies in the Scottish Parliament and...
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What the policy of the Church Commissioners is on broadcasts from cathedrals and churches; and if he will make a statement.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the serious flooding that occurred over the weekend. A band of rain swept across central and southern England on Friday,...
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement about housing supply. May I start by supporting the statement of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for...
I would like to make a statement on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office White Paper on the United Kingdom's approach to the European Union intergovernmental conference. The White Paper will be...
The following Members made the Affirmation required by law : Virendra Kumar Sharma Esq., for Ealing, Southall Philip Wilson Esq., for Sedgefield
Mr. Speaker, could you advise me of what procedure there is, when a Member of this House has been responsible for activities which have cost the public £1 million, for bringing him here on a...
Before I invite the Government to move the motion relating to the report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges, I wish to remind the House that references to all right hon. and hon....
Ordered, That the Order of 10th July 2007 (Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted. 2. Proceedings...
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Order for Third Reading read.
With the permission of the House, I shall put together motions 4 to 13. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st May, be approved.
That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data: Code of Practice) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved....
That the draft Verification of Information Passport Applications Etc. (Specified Persons) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 29th June, be approved.
That the Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th June, be approved.
That the draft Financial Assistance For Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 19th June, be approved.
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 20th June, be approved. That the draft Scottish Parliament...
That the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Seventh Replenishment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st June, be approved.
That the draft Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc.) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on...
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. 9773/07, Commission Communication on the application of the EU Global Approach to Migration to the Eastern and South-Eastern Regions...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, on Thursday 26th July, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.—— [Mr. David.]
Ordered, That the Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007, No. 1667) and the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007, No. 1668) be...
Before I read out the petition, I want to pay a huge tribute to Mr. John and Mrs. Pat Brunige of 4 Warkton village, Kettering, who have laboured night and day to collect the signatures in...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Blizzard.]
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