Thursday, 25 October 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's response to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the insurance industry on flood risk.
If he will make a statement on the Government's plans in relation to the Climate Change Bill.
If he will take steps to divert waste wood destined for landfill into the production of energy.
What his Department's policy is on the effects on the environment of the sale of fresh milk in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on progress towards a post-Kyoto global climate change agreement.
How the Government plan to ensure that the views of wildlife groups are taken into account when considering the possibility of a Severn barrage.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
What the conviction rate is for cases involving (a) rape and (b) domestic violence in Nottinghamshire; and if she will make a statement.
What role the Law Officers' Departments are taking in Inside Justice week.
What steps sexual assault referral centres can take to support prosecutions for rape.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement about our programme of constitutional renewal. With this statement, three consultation documents are being published. The first,...
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the business for next week. It will include: Monday 29 October—If necessary consideration of Lords amendments, followed by...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is my understanding that if Members visit the constituents of others on business, they should inform them of the visit. On two occasions during the...
I beg to move, That this House welcomes the First Report of the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on Revitalising the Chamber: the role of the back bench Member (House of...
Ordered, That in the next session of Parliament the following amendments to the Standing Orders, and new Orders, shall have effect: (A) Topical debates The following new Standing Order: Topical...
Resolved , That this House welcomes the First Report of the Procedure Committee on Public Petitions and Early Day Motions (House of Commons paper No. 513); and approves the proposals for changes...
Ordered, That the following amendments to Standing Orders be made, with effect from the beginning of the next Session of Parliament: (1) In Standing Order No. 154 (Time and manner of presenting...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Order of the House of 7th July 2005 relating to European Standing Committees (Temporary Nomination) shall continue to have effect in the next Session...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That Mr. Paul Burstow be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Simon Hughes be added.— [Mr. Watts.]
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Monday 29th October, proceedings on the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister relating to Burma may continue, though opposed,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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