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The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What representations he has received from charities affected by the collapse of Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander.
What steps he is taking to encourage volunteering as a means to personal and professional development.
What steps he is taking to increase the number of social entrepreneurs.
How many new posts he expects to be created in the civil service in the next 12 months.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 February.
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Willie Rennie, supported by Ms Katy Clark, Mr. David Hamilton, Mr. Mark Lancaster, Nick Harvey, Jo Swinson, Danny Alexander, Gordon Banks,...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
I join other right hon. and hon. Members in sending my condolences to David and Samantha Cameron on the death of their son, Ivan. I beg to move amendment 11, page 1, line 15, at beginning insert...
I beg to move amendment 5, in page 3, line 33, at end insert— '(1A) Conditions imposed under subsection (1)(a) shall have regard to (a) location of the provider's premises; (b) the...
I beg to move amendment 2, in page 4, line 19, at end insert— '(6) After the first exercise of the powers in subsection (5), the Treasury will be required to consult interested parties on...
I beg to move amendment 1, in page 7, line 9 , at end insert— '(1A) Subject to subsection (1B), funds in the account will be transferred into an account which pays interest at a rate which...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 4, 5 and 6 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Mutual Societies (Transfers) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved. That the draft Industrial Training Levy...
I beg to move, That, in respect of the Northern Ireland Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Ian Austin.)
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