Thursday, 23 April 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the future use of clean coal technology in England; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the contribution made by nuclear power to a balanced energy mix; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the cost-effectiveness of (a) onshore and (b) offshore wind farms in electricity generation.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on managing the effects on climate change of the Government's proposals for the aviation market.
What recent representations he has received on the work of the nuclear development forum; and if he will make a statement.
What estimate he has made of the change in the number of fuel-poor households between 2006 and 2009.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Leader of the House was asked—
How many Report stages of Bills there were in the 2007-08 Session; and in what proportion of these all selected amendments were debated.
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What recent discussions the House of Commons Commission has had with the trade union representing hon. Members' staff on the development of a basic employment contract for such staff.
The Leader of the House was asked—
If she will make arrangements for the House to mark anniversaries of significant historical events which led to increases in the representation of women in Parliament.
What recent representations she has received on establishing a Commons business Committee; and if she will make a statement.
What recent consideration she has given to the effectiveness of the House's procedures for scrutinising delegated legislation.
May I invite the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming parliamentary business?
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on coal and carbon capture and storage. In our energy policy, we face three challenges: to transform our energy to low-carbon...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. On 1 March, the News of the World smeared me in a story about parliamentary allowances, based on a false claim that I hardly visit the home in my...
Debate resumed (Order, 22 April) . Question again proposed, That,— (1) It is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further...
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Mr. Pat McFadden relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing...
Ordered, That Mr. David Clelland be discharged from the North East Regional Select Committee and Mr. Denis Murphy be added.— (Chris Mole.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Chris Mole.)
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