Wednesday, 30 January 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
When he next expects to discuss aid to Afghanistan with his EU counterparts.
What steps he has taken to ensure that aid allocated to Palestinians is spent on the purposes for which it is intended.
Whether his Department's strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS in developing countries includes measures to support children orphaned, or made vulnerable, by that condition.
Which country received the most humanitarian assistance from the UK in the latest period for which figures are available; and how much it received.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 30 January.
When he last met the Police Federation to discuss police pay.
rose—
If he will visit Nottingham soon to launch Nottingham as an early intervention city.
In view of the disturbing events that continue in Kenya, including the massacre of women and children, tribal conflict and the assassination of an Opposition Member of Parliament, will my right...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Since I am sure that the Prime Minister inadvertently misled the House when he said I wanted to cut spending on— [Interruption.]
I beg to move, That leave is given to bring in a Bill to require licensed premises which sell wine by the glass to offer measures of 125ml. The current regulations state that wine that is not...
Greg Mulholland accordingly presented a Bill to require licensed premises which sell wine by the glass to offer measures of 125ml: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a...
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the right hon. Member for Richmond, Yorks (Mr. Hague).
(Any selected amendments to clause 2 relating to energy)
Further considered in Committee. [Sir Michael Lord in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 204, page 1, line 12, after 'excluding', insert— '(i) Article 2, paragraph 12, inserted Article 2C TEC (TFEU), paragraph 2(i), providing for energy to be an area...
With the leave of the House, I shall take motions 4, 5, 6 and 7 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 17th December, be approved. That the draft Small Companies...
That the draft Insurance Business Transfer Schemes (Amendment of Corporation Tax Acts) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 10th December, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.] Question...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Monday 4th February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Khan.]
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