Monday, 18 February 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he proposes to take to work with the voluntary sector to tackle poverty.
What assessment he has made of the performance of the Child Support Agency following the introduction of the operational improvement plan.
What recent assessment he has made of poverty rates among disadvantaged groups.
If he will meet pensioner groups from East Anglia to discuss payment of old age pensions and related benefits.
Whether his Department plans to simplify the welfare system with a view to reducing child poverty as recommended by the Scottish Affairs Committee in its report, "Child Poverty in Scotland".
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of worklessness among under 25-year-olds since 1997.
If he will hold discussions with the Health and Safety Executive on the regulation of sunbeds.
What steps he is taking to improve the access of benefit recipients to affordable credit; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken to help lone mothers into work.
What plans his Department has to provide further assistance to people experiencing fuel poverty.
rose—[Interruption.]
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Northern Rock. I hope that the House will understand that it was necessary for me to issue a statement yesterday, ahead of the...
With permission, I should like to make a short business statement following on from the announcement that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has just made. The business for the...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I seek your guidance on a point of clarification about the exchange that just took place on the tabling of amendments to the Bill? The Leader of the...
[Relevant document: T he Eighth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session 2007-08, Legislative Scrutiny: Health and Social Care Bill, HC 303.] As amended in the Public Bill...
'A regulated activity under this Part shall be deemed to be a function of a public nature for the purposes of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) where it is performed wholly or partly...
'(1) The Secretary of State may issue a code of practice about compliance with any requirements of regulations under section 16 which relate to the prevention or management of malnutrition. (2)...
I beg to move amendment No. 62, page 2, line 10, after 'by', insert 'or on behalf of'.
Amendment made: No. 143, page 13, line 29, after second 'registration', insert ', the removal of a condition'.— [Tony Cunningham.]
Amendments made: No. 63, page 14, line 34, after 'vary', insert 'or remove'. No. 64, page 14, line 43, after 'varied', insert ', removed'.— [Tony Cunningham.]
Amendment made: No. 65, page 28, line 23, leave out 'may' and insert 'must'.— [Tony Cunningham.]
Amendments made: No. 66, page 41, line 30, leave out from '8(5)' to end of line 31 and insert '(variation, removal or imposition of condition in relation to registration as a service...
I beg to move amendment No. 23, page 47, line 6, leave out from first 'the' to end of line 7 and insert 'list of persons eligible to serve as chairs provided for by section 96(1)(aa),'.
Amendments made: No. 28, page 47, line 24, at end insert— '(aa) persons eligible to serve as chairs,'. No. 29, page 47, line 26, at end insert— '(1A) The list of persons eligible to...
Amendments made: No. 31, page 47, line 39, after 'OHPA', insert '— (a) '. No. 32, page 47, line 40, at end insert ', and (b) may pay to any person whom it proposes to include on a list...
Amendments made: No. 36, page 48, line 21, after 'make', insert '— (a) '. No. 37, page 48, line 22, at end insert ', and (b) provision for a fitness to practise panel not to be advised by...
I beg to move amendment No. 81, page 53, line 3, at end insert— '(8A) Neither the creation of the regulations under this section nor the payment of any fees under those regulations shall...
Amendments made: No. 38, page 55, line 12, leave out 'taking action under section 29' and insert 'where section 29 applies, taking action under that section'. No. 39, page 55, line 16 , after...
Amendment made: No. 68, page 118, line 13, at end insert— '( ) In subsection (6), for "section 121(7) and (8) above" substitute "section 134A(1) to (4)".'.— [Mr. Watts.]
Amendments made: No. 69, page 136, line 13, at end insert— 'Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18) 63A (1) Section 4 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 (code of audit practice) is amended as...
Amendments made: No. 40, page 142, line 24, at end insert— 'Meetings of the OHPA in Northern Ireland (4) Sections 23 to 27 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9)...
Amendments made: No. 41, page 148, line 5, at end insert— '(5A) Omit subsection (8).' .— [Mr. Watts.]
Amendments made: No. 42, page 167, line 33, after first 'in', insert 'Part 2 of'. No. 43, page 167, line 33, after 'Schedule', insert '— (a) '. No. 44, page 167, line 35, at end insert ',...
Amendments made: No. 73, page 188, line 39, at end insert— 'Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18) In section 4(7)— (a) in paragraph (a), the words "the Commission for Healthcare...
With the leave of the House, I shall put motions 2, 3, 4 and 5 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Statutory Auditors (Delegation of Functions etc) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 17th December, be approved. That the draft Companies (Trading Disclosures)...
That the draft County Durham (Structural Change) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 8th January, be approved. That the draft Northumberland (Structural Change) Order 2008, which was...
That the draft Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 8th January, be approved.— [Mr. Blizzard.] The House proceeded to a Division.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 13043/07, 13045/07, 13212/07, 13219/07, 13046/07, 13048/07 and 13049/07 on regulation of electricity and gas supply and transmission...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Blizzard.]
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