Wednesday, 14 May 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
How many people were in custody in Northern Ireland for defaulting on fine payments at the latest date for which figures are available.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Government of the Republic of Ireland on cross-border fishing issues.
What recent assessment he has made of the level of gang violence in Northern Ireland.
What steps he is taking to contribute to the resolution of the Drumcree/Garvaghy road parading dispute.
What his most recent estimate is of the final cost of the Bloody Sunday inquiry.
What the timetable is for the implementation of the proposed compensation schemes relating to criminal damage in Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 May.
Building a more prosperous Britain and a fairer Britain is the purpose of the draft legislative programme that is published today for debate in the House and in the country. In this statement I...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. During his response to the Prime Minister, the right hon. Member for Witney (Mr. Cameron) accused the Prime Minister of distributing speeches in advance to the...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes; to require the introduction of protocols for the...
David Taylor accordingly presented a Bill to regulate the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes; to require the introduction of protocols for the...
I must advise the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment standing in the name of the Prime Minister.
I now have to announce the result of a Division deferred from a previous day, on a Question relating to immigration. The Ayes were 51, the Noes were 354, so the motion was negatived. I shall also...
Question again proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question.
I beg to move, That this House notes with concern the increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) imposed in the Budget; notes that between 2006 and 2010 revenues from graduated VED will have more...
Motion made, and Question put, That at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions in the names of Sir Stuart Bell and Ms Harriet Harman,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees ),
That the Church of England Marriage Measure (HC 511), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for Her Royal Assent in the form in which the said Measure...
That the draft Cash Ratio Deposits (Value Bands and Ratios) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 2nd April, be approved. —[Liz Blackman.]
I rise to present a petition and survey representing about 800 of my constituents who are concerned about the facilities provided for commuters at Benfleet rail station. The operator, c2c, has...
It is my pleasure to present a petition on behalf of many thousands of people living in Cornwall who would like the county to be recognised as a network region on Facebook. Despite the fact that...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Liz Blackman.]
That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (House of Commons Paper No. 321), a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th February, be disapproved. The House divided: Ayes 354, Noes 51.
That the draft Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 1st April, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 240, Noes 158.
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