Monday, 10 November 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of horse racing on modernising the levy system; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of levels of access to digital television services in the north of England; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had about the BBC's performance of its public service broadcasting responsibilities.
What recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on the public service obligations of the broadcast media.
What recent representations he has received on the potential transfer to the Scottish Executive of his powers in respect of broadcasting in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with the BBC Trust on the licence fee.
What recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on the provision of regional news on ITV.
What discussions he has had with Sport England on its contribution to the development of community sporting facilities as part of regeneration initiatives; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for the Olympics was asked—
What her most recent estimate is of the cost to the public purse of hosting the London 2012 Olympic games; and if she will make a statement.
If she will ensure that the preparations for the London 2012 Olympics complement preparations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth games.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. While I accept that we are all fallible in terms of the potential to leave on our mobile phones, may I recommend to the House a scheme in operation at Leeds city...
I inform the House that, in both debates, I have selected the amendments in the name of the Prime Minister.
Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister. In view of the compressed time available for the debate and the number of hon. Members who have indicated their wish to...
With the leave of the House, I shall put motions 4 to 15 together.
That the draft Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 21st July, be approved.
That the draft Air Navigation (Environmental Standards for Non-EASA Aircraft) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
That the draft Wool Textile Industry (Export Promotion Levy) (Revocation) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
That the draft Social Security (Lone Parents and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
That the draft Judicial Appointments Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
That the draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility Exemption Orders (Parliamentary Procedures) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 9th October, be approved. That the draft Rail Vehicle...
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 13th October, be approved.— [Ms Butler.]
That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved. That the draft...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18(1) (Consideration of draft regulatory reform orders), That the draft Legislative Reform (Lloyd's) Order 2008, which was...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 10824/08, Commission Communication on Facing the Challenge of Higher Oil Prices; and welcomes the Government's support for appropriate...
Ordered, That Mr Gregory Campbell and Sammy Wilson be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and David Simpson and Mrs Iris Robinson be added.— [Rosemary McKenna, on behalf...
Ordered, That David Simpson be discharged from the Transport Committee and Sammy Wilson be added. — [Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
I rise to present a petition on behalf of almost 600 of my constituents who call on the Government to reverse the House of Lords' decision that pleural plaques is not a disease and sufferers do...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Cumbria, and particularly those of the town of Ambleside and surrounding villages. The petition states: The Petition of residents of...
School access and parking are perennial problems for MPs to deal with, and they require careful and considerate action from councils to ensure that children are safe and local residents are not...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Ms Butler.]
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