Wednesday, 24 October 2007
London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [22nd October] as relates to the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill be now...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What measures he is taking to improve the effectiveness of community sentencing and to encourage public support for it.
What steps he is taking to engage in dialogue with the public on a British statement of values.
What plans he has to consider proposals to make changes to sentencing policy.
What recent consideration he has given to proposals to limit funding to local parties between electoral periods.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on the further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th October.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this point of order, of which I have given you prior notice. It relates to the important matter of the House's ability...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to give grandparents rights of access to their grandchildren in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes. There are 13.5 million...
Mr. Ian Cawsey accordingly presented a Bill to give grandparents rights of access to their grandchildren in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.: And the same was read the First...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (7) (Programming of Bills ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Legal Services Bill [ Lords] for the...
Lords message considered.
Lords amendment: 4A.
Lords amendment: No. 10A.
Lords amendment: No. 15A.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (7) (Programming of bills ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Local Government and Public Involvement...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1.
Lords amendment: No. 24.
Lords amendment: No. 48, in page 31, leave out lines 23 and 24 and insert— "(3) An order under subsection (1) must relate to a single year and must be made at least six months...
Lords amendment: No. 52 .
Lords amendment: No. 57.
Lords amendment: No. 107.
Lords amendment: No. 139.
Lords amendment: No. 143.
Lords amendment: No. 159.
Lords amendment: No. 175 .
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 9th October, be approved.— [Mr. Watts.] The House divided: Ayes 287, Noes 155.
That the draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 8th October, be approved.
That the Gaming Duty (Additional Games) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2910), dated 8th October 2007, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8th October, be approved.
That the Value Added Tax (Betting, Gaming and Lotteries) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2163), dated 25th July 2007, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25th July, be approved. That the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pur suant to Standing Order No. 119 (9), (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 11326/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, Commission Communication: From Cairo to Lisbon—The EU-Africa Strategic Partnership; and welcomes the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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