Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of community children's nurses.
What assessment he has made of the likely effect on demand for NHS services of the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement.
When he expects the national dementia strategy to be fully implemented in England.
How many chief executives of (a) all NHS trusts and (b) foundation trusts are suspended from work.
What steps he is taking to improve the care provided for children with long-term complex health needs.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of mental health care provision; and if he will make a statement.
If he will take steps to increase the number of NHS dentists in Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
I have today published the revised version of the Government's strategy for countering international terrorism. Protecting the safety of everybody in Britain is the primary duty, and the abiding...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will have heard the point that my hon. the Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) made about the handling of the "Pursue, Prevent, Protect, Prepare"...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant Documents: The Second Report from the Justice Committee, Session 2008-09, The Coroners and Justice Bill, HC 185, and the Government's response, HC 322, and the Eighth Report from the...
'(1) The Director of Public Prosecutions, in consultation with the Attorney General, must issue guidance to prosecutors explaining the operation of the offences under Part 3A of the Public Order...
'(1) Section 63 of the Data Protection Act 1998 (application to Crown) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (5) for "a government department" substitute "the Crown Estate...
Amendment made: 25, page 101, line 12, leave out clause 154.— (Bridget Prentice.)
Amendments made: 152, page 182, line 26, at end insert— '4A In section 67 of that Act (general provision about orders etc under the Act) in subsection (5)(a) insert at the appropriate...
I beg to move amendment 20, page 61, line 37, at end insert— '(za) the relative effectiveness of sentences in preventing re-offending;'.
Amendments made: 143, page 62, line 2, leave out subsections (1) to (4) and insert— '(1) This section applies to sentencing guidelines relating to a particular offence. (2) The guidelines...
Amendment proposed: 43, page 65, line 12, leave out 'follow' and insert 'have regard to'.— (Mr. Garnier.) Question put, That the amendment be made. The House divided: Ayes 134, Noes 319.
Amendments made: 149, page 70, line 40, at end insert— '"the offence range" has the meaning given by section 104(4)(a);'. 150, page 71, line 11, at end insert— '"the sentencing...
'(1) On any application for a witness anonymity order, the court must consider whether the appointment of special counsel to assist the court in deciding whether to grant the order would...
Amendment made: 142, page 36, line 4, at end insert— '( ) A person who discloses such information as regards another person as is described in subsection (1) may not rely on subsection (8)...
Amendment made: 129, page 51, leave out lines 27 to 38 and insert— '(7) Any examination of the accused in pursuance of a direction under subsection (3) must take place in the presence of...
Amendment made: 131, page 228, line 34, at end insert— 'Section 10(1) to (7).'. —(Bridget Prentice.) Third Reading Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent signified.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved. —(Mr. Austin.) Question agreed to.
That the draft Northern Rock plc Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 25 February, be approved. That the draft Bradford & Bingley plc Compensation...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 15620/08, Commission Communication: Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA): Multi-annual Indicative Financial Framework for...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 18(2)), That the draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Advertising Requirements) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 4...
I rise to present a petition on what may seem a relatively trivial matter but is of great significance and importance to my community in Castle Point, and particularly to the community of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Ian Lucas.)
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