Monday, 16 June 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What role the armed forces are playing in providing humanitarian relief in southern Afghanistan.
What plans he has to improve pay and conditions for members of the armed forces.
What estimate he has made of the rent to be paid to Annington Homes for service personnel accommodation in 2008-09.
What assessment he has made of the consistency of the forward equipment programme with the Department's expenditure plans.
What progress has been made in providing protected patrol vehicles for armed forces personnel operating in southern Afghanistan.
What recent assessment he has made of the extent of overstretch in the armed forces.
What steps he is taking to promote NATO's transformation programme.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Last December, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister set out a clear and long-term framework for bringing security and political, social and economic development to Afghanistan. I would like to...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the funding of political parties. The Government are today publishing a White Paper on party finance and expenditure in the...
It is a pleasure and a privilege to be able to make this statement today. [ Interruption. ] I urge right hon. and hon. Members to contain their enthusiasm. With your permission, Madam Deputy...
[ Relevant documents: The First Report from the Children, Schools and Families Committee, HC 359,Children and Young Persons Bill [Lords]; and the Government response, Third Special Report from...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursu ant to Standing Order No. 83A(7) (Programme motions), Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee. Proceedings in Public...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pu rsuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Social Security (Students Responsible for Children or Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 14th May, be approved. —[Mr. Khan.]...
It is indeed remarkable that on this day, when I am due to present a petition asking for support for my local post offices, I should receive confirmation that the Government, under pressure from...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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