Thursday, 29 November 2007
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the system of local government finance in 2007-08.
What assessment the Government have made of the time taken by the Office of Fair Trading to investigate bank charges.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications of the loss by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs of personal data.
If he will publish the letter of advice that he received from the Governor of the Bank of England on support for Northern Rock.
What recent assessment he has made of the economic impact of the quality and range of skills of the UK work force.
What the liability is for the pensions of public sector employees; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the economic impact of expenditure on schools.
When he last met representatives from the voluntary sector to discuss credit unions.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the administration of tax credits.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications of the loss by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs of personal data.
What steps he is taking to support co-operatives.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
I wish to make a statement on the modernisation of Remploy. Since Remploy was founded in 1945, it has played a central role in the lives of thousands of disabled men and women by providing...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I should be very grateful for your guidance. During business questions today, I suggested to the Leader of the House that topical debates should be chosen...
In the light of the difficulties that arose yesterday—no time limit was imposed when there appeared to be a paucity of speakers, but when the debate began there was suddenly a sufficiency...
I have to inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
That this House agrees with the Report [27th November] from the Liaison Committee.— [Mr. Michael Foster.] Question agreed to.
It will be appropriate to impose a time-limit. Front Benchers are allowed 20 minutes; they may consider taking rather less. A time limit of five minutes is imposed on Back-Bench speeches.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Liz Blackman.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.