Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Ordered, That the promoters of the Broads Authority Bill, which was originally introduced to this House on 23rd January 2007, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government are taking to raise awareness of digital switchover in Scotland; and when he last discussed this matter with Ofcom and Digital UK.
Whether the frequency and format of his meetings with the First Minister have changed since May.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on post office closures in Scotland.
What recent estimate he has made of the number of children in the City of Glasgow area living in poverty.
What steps his Department is taking to foster trade links between Scotland and Malawi; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the most recent figures on levels of employment in Scotland.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment has been made of the effect of the introduction of home information packs on the housing market.
What assessment she has made of the level of satisfaction amongst older sheltered housing residents with floating support under supporting people.
What plans the Government have to increase the supply of social housing.
What steps her Department is taking to provide affordable homes for people living in Wirral, South.
What assessment she has made of the level of need for additional affordable housing; and if she will make a statement.
What plans she has to improve the local accountability of planning decisions.
If she will make a statement on the Government's response to the flooding in summer 2007.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require persons of 17 years and under to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle; and for connected purposes. From reading The Highway...
Mr. Peter Bone accordingly presented a Bill to require persons of 17 years and under to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Roy.]
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure (HC 998), laid before the House on 26th July be referred to a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Blizzard.]
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