Tuesday, 18 March 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government is taking to encourage women to attend breast and cervical screenings regularly.
What steps he is taking to ensure that drug addicts referred for out-of-area treatment have a fully developed care plan and that the referring agency retains responsibility for the client through...
By what means individual budgets will be allocated to social care users over the next three years.
What the average waiting time for hospital treatment was at the end of April 1997, and on the most recent date for which figures are available.
What discussions he has had with counterparts in devolved administrations on promoting organ donation.
What steps he is taking to improve provision of care to the elderly.
What representations he has received from general practitioners on extended opening hours.
If he will make a statement on access to NHS dentistry in (a) the area covered by Northamptonshire teaching primary care trust and (b) England.
How many targets he has set on the procurement of services.
What assessment he has made of the impact of his Department's proposals for polyclinics on the provision of general practitioner services in rural areas; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. This morning you will have noticed news coverage of the Secretary of State for Defence trying to gag coroners by taking legal action. Have you had a request from...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the protection of gardens and urban green spaces; and for connected purposes. Hon. Members may recall that last year I...
Mrs. Caroline Spelman accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the protection of gardens and urban green spaces; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 12 March.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, (1) That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance....
I am pleased to have the opportunity to open our last day's debate on my right hon. Friend the Chancellor's Budget, which deals with the very important issues of business and enterprise. The...
Resolved, That— (1) Corporation tax is charged for the financial year 2009. (2) For that year the rate of corporation tax is— (a) 28% on profits of companies other than ring fence...
Motion made, and Question put, That— (1) For the financial year 2008 the small companies' rate is— (a) 21% on profits of companies other than ring fence profits, and (b) 19% on ring...
Resolved, That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Resolved, That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Resolved, That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills, any Finance Bill of the present Session may...
Queen's recommendation having been signified — Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act of the present Session relating to finance ("the Act"), it is expedient to authorise the...
Jane Kennedy accordingly presented a Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, to amend the law relating to the national debt and the public revenue, and to make further provision in...
If hon. Members agree, I shall put together the motions on delegated legislation. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 28th January, be approved.
That the draft Offender Management Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th February, be approved.
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 7th February, be approved. That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies)...
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 27th February, be approved.
That the draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility (B2007 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 31st January, be approved.
That the draft Crown Agents Holding and Realisation Board (Prescribed Day) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th February, be approved. —[Mr. Michael Foster.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18(1) (Consideration of draft regulatory reform orders),
That the draft Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 18th February, be approved. —[Mr. Michael Foster.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursu ant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 14937/07, Report by the Head of the European Defence Agency on its activity in 2007, No. 15413/07, the Council's guidelines for the...
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 14490/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, draft Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third country nationals for the purpose of...
Mr. Speaker, with your permission I would like to present the petition of residents of the Croyland ward of Wellingborough and surrounding areas. It deals with a road—well, I should rather...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Michael Foster.]
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