Thursday, 30 April 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships.
What recent discussions he has had with the Learning and Skills Council on the funding of phase 2 of the South Thames college redevelopment.
How much capital expenditure on further education colleges is planned in (a) East Devon constituency and (b) England in 2009-10.
What recent representations he has received on the review of the Learning and Skills Council's capital funding programme; and if he will make a statement.
What arrangements his Department has made for adult and community learning provision in 2009-10; and if he will make a statement.
How many publicly funded further education courses there were in (a) Billericay constituency and (b) England in (i) 2005 and (ii) 2008.
What recent progress has been made in implementing the Government's Building Colleges for the Future programme; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I invite the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming parliamentary business?
I am not sure whether I can compete with that number of questions and answers in the next 45 minutes, but we will try our best. With your permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has today made a major announcement on internet gambling. You might not be aware of that because the announcement was...
In accordance with the business of the House order that was agreed yesterday, the six motions on Members' allowances, financial interests and Members' staff will be debated together in a single...
Motion made, and Question put, That, with effect from 1 April 2010, no distinction shall be made for the purposes of the rules governing Members' allowances between an hon. Member who represents...
Motion made, and Question proposed, (1) That, for the purpose of complying with the Resolution of the House of 22 May 1974 relating to Registration of Members' Financial Interests, in respect of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, (1) That, in the opinion of this House, staff who work for an hon. Member should be employed by the House, as a personal appointment and managed by the hon....
Motion made, and Question put, That, in respect of any claim for payment made by an hon. Member after 1 July 2009 in relation to any allowance or expenditure for which documentary evidence is...
Ordered, That Standing Order No. 152D (House of Commons Members Estimate Committee) shall be amended in line 10 by inserting after 'House' the words 'and the Guide to Members' Allowances known...
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...
It is my pleasure this evening to present to the House a petition on behalf of my constituents and others on Sri Lanka. It may interest hon. Members to know that, a few weeks ago, I held a...
The petition of 2,058 signatures is by the villagers, parents and children of the Chale school and village community on the Isle of Wight. The petition states: To the House of Commons. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Ms Diana R. Johnson.)
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