Tuesday, 24 July 2007
Lords amendments considered and accordingly agreed to.
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the future of services at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust.
What progress the Government has made in increasing patient choice within the NHS.
What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on reducing scalding injuries in the home.
What discussions will be held with trade unions in the course of the NHS review conducted by Sir Ara Darzi.
How many accident and emergency departments are planned to be downgraded; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the reconfiguration of the NHS.
What the average cost of in-vitro fertilisation treatment in the NHS was in (a) cash and (b) real terms in each of the past 10 years.
What action has been taken to ensure that people with a learning disability are safeguarded in the NHS since the publication of the National Patient Safety Agency's 2004 report, "Understanding...
What recent assessment he has made of the state of dental health in England.
If he will make a statement on the provision of NHS dentistry in local health centres.
What recent representations he has received on the funding of children's palliative care and children's hospices.
What plans he has to improve infection control in the NHS.
With permission, I would like to make a statement about how the Government intend to strengthen the country's railways over the next seven years and beyond. Our proposal is the most ambitious...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a brief further statement to update the House on the serious flooding that is affecting central and southern England. I apologise to those on...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is right that the House has had statements today, yesterday and many days before that from Secretaries of State. Many written ministerial statements...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for offences relating to graffiti; and for connected purposes. The Bill has two parts. It is aimed at bringing the...
James Duddridge accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for offences relating to graffiti; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second...
I must inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
The next motion is on global poverty. I must advise the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment that stands in the name of the Prime Minister and that there will be a 10-minute limit on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Asylum (Designated States) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 22nd May, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.]
That the draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 7th June, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 9th July, be approved....
That the draft Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 4th July, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18(1) (Consideration of draft regulatory reform orders),
That the draft Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 5th July, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.] Question agreed to.
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 Nos. 13401/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, Commission Communication Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, and 13388/06, Draft Directive...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 25th July— (1) the Speaker shall put the Questions on: (a) the Motion in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to Standing Orders Etc. Machinery...
I have pleasure in presenting a petition on behalf of the constituents of Banbury and other users of Britain's inland waterways. The petition, signed by well over 1,000 of my constituents,...
For the past three years, people in the north-east of England have faced yet another attempt by open-cast coal developers to exploit and rape the beautiful Derwent valley. Despite the opposition...
I wish to present a petition with more than 600 signatures of constituents of Leicester, South and other users of Britain's inland waterways. It expresses widespread concern about the future of...
This rather beautiful petition relates to the proposed development at Elvet waterside in Durham and expresses the opposition of local residents to the loss of green recreational space....
The proposed closure of Her Majesty's Prison Service office at Crown house in Corby and the relocation of its staff to Leicester have caused much consternation, anger and anxiety among staff and...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents in Romford, many of whom shop in the town centre. A number of constituents use the local Western road life skills centre and they need a...
I rise again to present a petition of no fewer than 800 signatures collected by users of the Rush Green post office in my constituency of Romford. Those constituents, along with many others, are...
The canals have long been a major player in regenerating local economies, restoring environments and sustaining the quality of community life, and nowhere more so than in north-west...
A constituent of mine has compiled a petition against the erection of a new 40 ft high telephone mast with three antennae near homes and businesses. She wrote to me that local people feel...
I hope that I am not considered greedy in presenting two petitions, like my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), but each of my constituents is, as is each of his, worth any...
I commiserate with my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton, South (Ms Taylor) on being drawn last in this long series of petitions. The petition is on behalf of more than 500 constituents and...
I wish to present a petition from 394 signatories from Teesside and elsewhere. It is signed by Kath Sainsbury, who works tirelessly for all asylum seekers in Teesside. The petition states: The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Khan.]
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