Wednesday, 19 March 2008
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on reducing social exclusion in rural areas.
What assessment he has made of the potential role of third sector organisations in providing public services.
What assessment the Social Exclusion Task Force has made of the likely effect of post office closures on social inclusion.
What steps he is taking to reduce the administrative burden of volunteering in sport.
What account the Social Exclusion Task Force takes of child poverty in setting its work plan.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of family intervention projects.
What plans his Department has to improve data security across Government.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 19 March.
The primary duty of Government, and our abiding obligation, is and will always be the safety of all British people and the protection of the British national interest, so, following approval by...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I point out that the Prime Minister has misled this House, both about the position of my party but more importantly—
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to impose restrictions on the types of decisions that local authorities can take during specified periods prior to local elections; and for...
Mr. Tobias Ellwood accordingly presented a Bill to impose restrictions on the types of decisions that local authorities can take during specified periods prior to local elections; and for...
We now come to the main business, the Opposition day debate on post office closures. I have to tell the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment standing in the name of the Prime...
I now have to announce the result of the Division deferred on the question relating to the European defence equipment market and the European Defence Agency. The Ayes were 254 and the Noes were...
Question again proposed.
With the leave of the House I shall put motions 3 to 5 together Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuantto Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Education and Training) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th February, be approved.
That the draft Department for Transport (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration Fees) (Amendment) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 18th February, be approved.
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Public Bodies) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 26th February, be approved. —[Tony Cunningham.] Question...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(European Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 15371/07, Commission Communication, Report on the outcome of the Review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications...
I wish to present a petition signed by 1,470 residents of Wirral who feel that there is an overwhelming need for a minor injuries unit and an out-of-hours service in south Wirral. The north of...
I wish to present a petition signed by 1,210 of my constituents and other people throughout the city of Bristol. It concerns climate change, and more specifically the Climate Change (Sectoral...
I have the honour to present a petition with historic overtones. Some 250 years ago, Admiral John Byng was court-martialled and executed on the quarter-deck of his ship for a perceived naval...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Tony Cunningham.]
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...
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