Wednesday, 15 October 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of policing in Northern Ireland in relation to drug-related crime.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on the devolution of responsibilities for criminal justice and policing.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 October.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to prohibit the use of a defence of sleepwalking in proceedings relating to the offence of rape; and...
Harry Cohen accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to prohibit the use of a defence of sleepwalking in proceedings relating to the offence of rape; and for connected...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009, for expenditure by HM Treasury— (1) further resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for use...
Mt. Stephen Timms accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the year ending with 31 March 2009 and to apply a sum out of the Consolidated Fund to the...
Order for Second Reading read. Question, That the Bill be now read a Second time, put forthwith, pursuant to Order [ 14 October] and Standing Order No. 56 (Consolidated Fund Bills), and agreed...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of local government. I welcome this debate on local government and look forward to the contributions that hon. Members on both sides of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. B lizzard .]
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