Tuesday, 13 May 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the progress made at the April preparatory meeting for Durban II on racism.
If he will make a statement on the Iranian nuclear programme.
What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Guatemala; and if he will make a statement.
What progress the Government have made in co-ordinating the new Government of Helmand in Afghanistan.
If he will make a statement on the UK's relations with the People's Republic of China.
What recent discussions he has had with the EU high representative to Bosnia on Bosnian accession to the EU.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UN and other international organisations in the process of peace and reconstruction in Somalia.
If he will make a statement on the political situation in Darfur.
When he expects to meet the new Foreign Minister of Italy.
What recent discussions he has had with Quartet representative, Tony Blair, on Gaza and the middle east road map.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on how I propose to deal, this year, with the consequences of the withdrawal of the 10p starting rate of income tax. In the Budget...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. During the Chancellor's statement, the Opposition Chief Whip could be clearly heard shouting from a sedentary position, "Get back to Scotland." Given that this...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the establishment of a Federation for the Armed Forces; and for connected purposes. I am pleased to be able to...
Mr. Kevan Jones accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the establishment of a Federation for the Armed Forces; and for connected purposes; and the same was read the First time; and...
I beg to move, That the Order of 14th January 2008 (Education and Skills Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted. 2. Proceedings on...
[Relevant document: The Nineteenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2007-08, Legislative Scrutiny: Education and Skills Bill, HC 553.] As amended in the Public Bill...
'(1) The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31) is amended as follows. (2) After section 88 insert— "Admission arrangements: England". (3) In section 88A (prohibition on...
'(1) The Education (Pupil Exclusions and Appeals) (Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows. (2) Omit regulation 6 and the Schedule to the Regulations.'.— [Mr....
'(1) No new or existing maintained school shall select pupils by aptitude. (2) For the purposes of this section, "maintained school" includes all Academies, Specialist, Trust or Foundation...
I beg to move amendment No. 149, in page 1, line 7, after 'England', insert 'and Wales'.
'(1) This section applies where a person to whom this Part applies ("the young person") is failing to fulfil the duty imposed by section 2. (2) A local education authority in England may enter...
Amendment proposed: No. 72, page 22, line 8, at end insert— '(7A) In this section, "reasonable excuse" includes circumstances in which a young person— (a) is homeless, (b) has health...
Amendments made: No. 94, page 8, line 25, leave out from beginning to 'to' in line 26 and insert— '(1) Social security information may be supplied'. No. 95, line 29, leave out from 'is' to...
Amendment made: No. 96, page 9, line 29, at end insert— '( ) a provider of probation services,'.— [Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No.97, page 10, line 29, leave out from 'authority' to 'services' in line 32 and insert 'itself provides services in exercise of its functions under subsection (1) of section 54,...
Amendments made: No. 98, page 18, line 21, after '26' insert 'of that Act'. No. 99, line 26, at end insert— '( ) In section 108 (qualifying period of employment), after subsection (3)(dd)...
Amendment made: No. 100, page 23, line 23, leave out 'be suitable for the person.' and insert '— (a) be appropriate full-time education or training, or (b) otherwise be suitable for the...
Amendment made: No. 101, page 25, line 8, at end insert— '( ) Regulations under subsection (6)(b) may in particular make provision as to the procedure to be followed in relation to the...
Amendments made: No. 102, page 25, line 33, leave out 'and'. No. 103, line 35, at end insert 'and'. No. 104, line 36, leave out from beginning to 'authority' in line 39 and insert— '(c) an...
Amendments made: No. 106, page 26, leave out lines 11 to 14 and insert 'has committed an offence under section 45 relating to the notice,'. No. 107, line 15, leave out 'failure mentioned in...
Amendment made: No. 108, page 29, line 21, at end insert— '"proprietor", in relation to a school or other institution, means the person or body of persons responsible for its...
Amendments made: No. 109, page 34, line 13, leave out from beginning to 'to' in line 14 and insert— '(1) Social security information may be supplied'. No. 110, page 34, line 18, leave out...
Amendment made: No. 111, page 35, line 17, at end insert— '( ) a provider of probation services,'.— [Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 112, page 35, line 30, at end insert— '"proprietor", in relation to a school or other institution, means the person or body of persons responsible for its...
Amendments made: No. 113, page 74, line 26, leave out from 'of' to end of line 27 and insert— '(a) schools that are not maintained by local education authorities; (b) relevant independent...
Amendment made: No. 119, page 76, line 4, leave out subsection (5).— [Jim Knight.]
Amendments made: No. 120, page 77, line 23, leave out from 'decision' to 'for' in line 25 and insert 'about sixth form education'. No. 121, page 77, line 34, leave out from 'decision' to first...
Amendment made: No. 123, page 86, line 10, at end insert— '( ) Nothing in Schedule 1 or 2, so far as relating to the substitution of references to the Welsh Ministers for references to the...
Amendments made: No. 125, page 87, line 38, leave out from '65' to end of line 40. No. 126, page 88, line 3, leave out paragraph (f) and insert— '( ) paragraphs 62 to 64 and 66 of Schedule...
Amendments made: No. 129, page 92, line 9, at end insert— '(1) Section 548 (no right to give corporal punishment) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)— (a) in paragraph (a),...
Amendments made: No. 144, page 101, line 16, at end insert— 'Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) In section 177(1A), the word "and" preceding paragraph (c).'. No. 145, page 101, line...
[Relevant document: The Minutes of Evidence taken by the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Immigration and Human Rights, on 19th February, HC 357-i.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2008,...
That the draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 21st April, be approved.
That the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1146), dated 21st April 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved.— [Mr. Alan...
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. 7210/08 and Addendum 1, Commission Report, Member States' replies to the Court of Auditors' 2006 Annual Report; and supports the...
Motion made, and Question proposed. That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Alan Campbell.]
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