Wednesday, 2 April 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of employment trends in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effects of introducing regional pay arrangements in Government agencies and services in Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on hospital waiting times for cross-border in-patients.
When he next expects to meet governors of prisons in Wales to discuss combating drugs in prisons.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on neighbourhood policing in Wales.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister on the consequences of climate change for Wales.
When he last discussed the provision of police resources to cover accident and emergency departments in Wales with the Secretary of State for the Home Department; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 2 April.
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I beg to move, That this House notes with concern the risk of recession in the United Kingdom economy; recognises that although the collapse of the United States mortgage market and the global...
I have now to announce the result of a Division deferred on the motion relating to banking. The Ayes were 124, the Noes were 322, so the motion was disagreed to. [The Division List is published...
Question again proposed .
I must advise the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment standing in the name of the Prime Minister, and that there is an eight-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches in this debate.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Immigration (Registration Card) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 5th March, be approved.— [Mr. Michael Foster.] Question agreed to.
I have pleasure in presenting a petition signed by more than 2,000 of my constituents. They are angered and concerned that their local Brampton road sub-post office is faced with closure, and...
I present the petition of Kevin Starling, Lyn Barton, Nigel Offen and pupils and former pupils of Alderman Blaxill school, Colchester, together with parents, residents and others. There are...
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I wish to present a 1,500-signature petition calling on the Minister with responsibility for planning to delete the Kennet meadows in Southcote, Colney park, Calcott and Katesgrove from the draft...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Michael Foster.]
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Northern Rock plc Transfer Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 432), dated 21st February 2008, a copy of which was laid before this...
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