Thursday, 11 October 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he last met representatives of the coal industry to discuss prospects for the deep coal mining industry.
What funding and other support is available for those businesses working on the use of hydrogen as a fuel.
If he will make a statement on the progress of the consultation on the future of nuclear power.
What recent developments there have been in Government policy on the long-term future of sub-post offices; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the future of the Post Office and Royal Mail.
What recent estimate his Department has made of the average number of hours a week spent by small businesses on the burden of administration and regulation.
Whether he plans to bring forward proposals to promote the use of social tariffs by energy companies.
When he next expects to meet representatives of the small firms sector to discuss employment regulations.
What measures he plans to take to improve UK competitiveness.
The Minister for Women and Equality was asked—
What policy appraisal the Government have undertaken of the impact of its pension proposals on women by 2020; and if she will make a statement.
What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on informing girls and women about the dangers of human trafficking.
What provision the Government have made for telephone-based services for women's mental health in 2007-08; and if she will make a statement.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on Northern Rock plc. Before I start, however, I draw the House's attention to the fact that I have informed both the Register of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Greater London Authority Bill for the purpose of...
Lords amendments considered. Before Clause 3 Lords amendment: No. 1.
Lords amendment: No. 3.
Lords amendment: No. 10.
Lords amendment: No. 18.
Lords amendment: No. 30.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Further Education and Training Bill [ Lords] for...
Lords message considered. Lords Reasons: Nos. 1A, 2A, 4A, 6A, 7A and 8A.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the Order of 8th October 2007 (Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Programme)) be varied...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
I am most grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for using the rules in a constructive way to allow me to present this petition this evening. The petition is from my constituent, Mr. Jeremy...
Motion made, and Question again proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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