Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What assessment the Charity Commission has made of the effect of the economic downturn on charities.
What discussions he has had with women's voluntary organisations on the effect of local authority procurement practices on them; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with third sector organisations on the effects of the economic downturn on their funding streams; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he plans to take to maintain the public services for which his Department is responsible during the recession.
What plans the Government have to create additional jobs in the civil service during the recession.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 April.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Last Wednesday, there was a House of Commons meeting between Leeds MPs and the Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber to discuss the Leeds Arena scheme. Despite...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, ( Standing Order No. 83A), That the following provisions shall apply to the Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill [ Lords]:...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved. —(Ms Butler.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That, at this day's sitting, the Motion in the name of Mr. David Cameron relating to the Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) (Amendment) (England) Regulations...
I beg to move, That the Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 204) dated 5 February 2009, a copy of which was...
Motion made, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 21 April, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) the Private Business set down by the Chairman of Ways and Means...
On 11 November 2008, I had the opportunity to hold an Adjournment debate, in which I said that although Lockerbie station is situated in Scotland, the train services at that station are...
I am delighted to present a petition on behalf of Quaker Peace and Social Witness. It is in the names of Michael Bartlet and Debbie Taylor and 1,500 other signatories. It seeks to raise the age...
I am privileged to be the Member of Parliament for the headquarters of the Health and Safety Executive in Rose Court on Southwark Bridge road. I present a petition signed by James Davies, who...
I have the greatest concern about Wirral council's regrettable decision to close 11 libraries and potentially to close 22 halls, civic centres and other valued community assets. One library that...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Ian Austin.)
That the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Measure (HC 270), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for Her Royal Assent in the form in which...
That this House, at its rising on Thursday 30 April 2009, do adjourn till Tuesday 5 May 2009. The House divided: Ayes 304, Noes 103.
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