Tuesday, 3 June 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What estimate she has made of the average delay caused by congestion to commuters and commercial vehicles using the Dartford river crossing.
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the road infrastructure in the north-west of England, with particular reference to south Manchester and north-east Cheshire.
What assessment her Department has made of the effects on local government accountability of extending voting rights to all members of integrated transport authorities.
What account she takes of climate change in formulating transport policy; and if she will make a statement.
What recent assessment she has made of the regulatory burden on bus companies.
What progress has been made on the introduction of active traffic management on the motorway network; and if she will make a statement.
What recent steps her Department has taken to simplify rail fares and make the rail system easier to use.
What estimate she has made of the number of traffic collisions staged for insurance fraud purposes in the last 12 months.
If she will bring forward a proposal for a scheme under which foreign registered lorries pay to use the highway network.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. My constituents are concerned about the Government's proposals to introduce polyclinics, which will possibly see the closure of GP services throughout Shropshire...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take account of transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when...
Mr. Peter Lilley accordingly presented a Bill to require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take account of transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when making...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill for...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1
Lords amendment: No. 7.
Lords amendment: No. 86.
Lords amendment: No. 93.
I beg to move, That this House takes note of European Union document No. 5421/08 and Addenda 1-2, draft Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable resources; notes the...
I beg to move, That this House takes note of European Union documents No. 14631/07 and Addenda 1-5, Commission Communication, An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union and No....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 3rd April, be approved. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.] Question agreed to. Motion made,...
That the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.] Question agreed...
That the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be approved. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.] The House...
That the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be approved. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.] Question agreed to.
I wish to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Southend concerning the proposed closure of Southend driving test centre. The petition has attracted more than 3,000 signatures since...
I wish to present a petition with the signatures of just over 3,000 people from across the Ceredigion constituency representing 14 rural communities which, in our view, will be adversely affected...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.]
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