Monday, 2 March 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with FIFA on the hosting of the Football World cup in 2018.
What recent assessment he has made of levels of redundancies in the newspaper sector; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the long-term financial viability of community radio serving smaller communities.
What plans he has to assist local authorities to participate in his Department's free swimming schemes.
What recent steps the Government have taken to encourage young people to participate in sport outside school activities.
What progress his Department has made on audience development schemes for regional theatres.
What steps he plans to take to extend the accessibility to disabled people of broadcast media.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the administrative burden of the licensing applications procedures under the Licensing Act 2003 on small businesses applying for such licences.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for the Olympics was asked—
What role the International Inspiration programme will play in delivering the London 2012 Olympics programme objective to promote sport excellence and participation in other countries.
What legacy effect she expects the holding of London 2012 Olympics events in Essex to have on levels of participation in sport in Essex.
What progress has been made on plans for the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic games; and if she will make a statement.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am sorry to trouble you on this matter, but from time to time I have had cause to raise this with you. Are you aware of the increasingly dilatory nature of the...
[Relevant documents: the First Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session 2006-07, Party Funding, HC 163 and the Government's response, Cm 7123.]
Further c onsideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
'(1) In the following provisions of the 2000 Act, for "£200" there is substituted "£500"— section 52(2)(b); section 54(4)(b) and (6)(b); section 71F(12)(b); in Schedule 7,...
'(1) In section 54 of the 2000 Act, after subsection (1) there is inserted— "(1A) A donation received by a registered party from a permissible donor must not be accepted by the party in so...
Amendments made: 94, page 6, line 2, leave out '£5,000' and insert '£7,500'. Amendment 95, page 6, line3, leave out '£1,000' and insert '£1,500'. Amendment 96, page 6, line...
Amendments made: 100, page 38, line 24, leave out '£5,000' and insert '£7,500'. Amendment 101, page 38, line 26, leave out '£1,000' and insert '£1,500'. Amendment 102, page...
'(1) After section 140 of the 2000 Act there is inserted— "Reports to Commission by unincorporated associations making political donations "140A Reports of gifts received by unincorporated...
Amendment made : 112, page 14, line 38, at end insert— '( ) section [Reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations making donations] and Schedule [Reports of gifts received by...
Amendments made:113, in page 45, line 30, at end insert ' In the heading to Part 9, after "COMPANIES" there is inserted "AND UNINCOPORATED ASSOCIATIONS".'. Amendment 114, page 45, line 39, at...
Requirement to notify Commission of donations over £25,000 1 (1) Where in any calendar year an unincorporated association falling within section 54(2)(h)— (a) makes a political...
Amendment made: 115, page 7, line 18, leave out from 'must' to 'either' in line 20.— (Mark Tami.)
Amendments made: 116, page 39, line 44, leave out 'and subsection (6) of that section'. Amendment 117, page 39, line 46, leave out 'and sub-paragraph (6) of that paragraph respectively'....
'(1) The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument make provision (referred to below as a "scheme") authorising or requiring specified persons to provide to a specified...
'(1) A scheme may be included in an order under section [Schemes for provision of data to registration officers] only if a proposal has been submitted to the Secretary of State by the...
'(1) Schedule 1 to the 1983 Act (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) In rule 6 (nomination of candidates)— (a) sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) is omitted; (b) after...
Amendment proposed: 140, in page 44, line 24, at end insert— ' In section 65A (false statements in nomination papers etc), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a) there is inserted—...
Amendment made: 143, page 47, line 14 at end insert— 'In Schedule 1—. (a) in rule 6, sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2); (b) in the Appendix of forms, in the Form of...
Amendments made: 120, in page 14, line 31 [Clause 23], leave out subsection (3). Amendment 39, page 14, line 39 leave out paragraph (c) and insert— '(c) section 12,'.—( Mr. Wills.)
Amendments made: Amendment 40, in page 44, line 24 at end insert— '3A In section 76A (power to vary provisions about election expenses), after paragraph (d) of subsection (2) there is...
Amendments made 42, in page 47, line 12 at end insert— 'In section 76A(2), the word "or" at the end of paragraph (c).'. Amendment 43, in page 47 leave out lines 13 and 14. Amendment...
Ordered, That, for the purposes of the Guide to the Rules for the Conduct of Members, which was agreed to by this House on 9 February (Annex to House of Commons Paper No. 208), the threshold...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 6 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6) ) ,
That the draft Representation of the People (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved. That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise...
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profitmaking Companies) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved. —(Mr. Watts.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 3 March, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on: (a) the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to...
Ordered, That Mr John Randall be discharged from the Administration Committee and Michael Fabricant be added.— (Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to submit this petition, although I do so with somewhat disappointed feelings, on behalf of the council tenants in the Portsmouth city council area. They are...
It gives me great pleasure to present a public petition on behalf of retired members of Unison's south-east region branch, of pensioners and of others. As a former employee of Unison and co-chair...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Watts.)
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