Thursday, 22 May 2008
Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order) Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order) Leeds City Council Bill (By Order) London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill (By Order)...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will consider the merits of providing an award for those miners who worked in the mines during the second world war equivalent to a Bevin Boys badge; and if he will make a statement.
What his Department estimates the price of oil will be in 2020.
What policy options he has considered in relation to protection of consumers from unscrupulous lending and debt collection practices.
What his most recent estimate is of the number of (a) households and (b) individuals living in fuel poverty.
How many locations the minimum wage bus has visited in the last two months.
What progress has been made on the Hooper review on liberalisation of postal services; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with UK Coal on open-cast mining in Shropshire.
If he will make a statement on the future of the UK pharmaceutical sector.
What the change in the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources in the UK has been over the last 10 years.
What discussions he has had with the Department for Communities and Local Government on the effect on small and medium-sized businesses of the abolition of empty property relief.
What assessment he has made of the Competition Commission's report on the grocery sector.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts and a Measure: Channel Tunnel Rail Link...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, at column 356, the hon. Member for Dundee, West (Mr. McGovern), who is in the Chamber, intervened on his own Minister as a Parliamentary Private...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Khan.]
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
