Wednesday, 20 May 2009
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the potential for social enterprises to deliver a greater range of public services in the next five years; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to assist social enterprises during the recession.
What guidance his Department provides to other Departments on the use of open source software.
What assistance he is giving to social enterprises during the recession.
What progress his Department has made in the implementation of the Real Help for Communities Programme.
If he will bring forward proposals to enable members of the public to bring matters directly to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 May.
May I strongly identify myself with the tributes to you, Mr. Speaker, that the Prime Minister has led today? I know that hon. Members on both sides of the House will want to have the opportunity...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Once again, the Prime Minister visited my constituency last week—to deliver a speech on crime at Chelsea football club. As has been the case for every...
[Relevant Document: The Twelfth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, HC 256, on Selection of the new Comptroller and Auditor General . ]
[Relevant Document: The Fourth Special Report from the Liaison Committee , Session 2007-08, on Planning Bill: Parliamentary Scrutiny of National Policy Statements, HC 1109]
I beg to move, That the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 505), dated 26 February 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 March,...
I wish to present a petition in the name of my constituent, Mr. Martin Burke. The petition states: The Petition of Mr. Martin Burke, Declares that Mr. Martin Burke of 'Elizabeth Regina Love' has...
I beg leave to present to the House a petition signed by 6,000 residents, the majority of whom are parents of young children, and who live in Ingleby Barwick, a residential area in my...
This petition relates to a road proposal being brought forward by Cheshire West and Chester local authority to link the Winnington urban village to the A556. The proposed road will pass through...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Frank Roy.)
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