Monday, 1 June 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What his policy is on the application of human rights legislation to service personnel on the battlefield.
What steps he is taking to protect shipping around the horn of Africa from piracy.
What plans he has for the future provision of military equipment to service personnel in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
What contribution the Government are making to the MONUC peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
When he next expects to meet his EU and NATO counterparts to discuss the conflict in Afghanistan.
What procedures are in place to provide that troops receive training on new equipment before deployment to theatre with such equipment.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The Prime Minister quite rightly said that he wants to enhance the role of the House and make it central to our politics. This morning, however, he has been...
[Relevant Document: The Fourth Report from the Business and Enterprise Committee, HC 89, on Regional development agencies and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill.]...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A (7) ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [ Lords]:...
Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) ), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Democracy, Economic...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52 (1)(a) ), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [...
By leave of the House, I beg to lay a petition relating to the recent conflict in Gaza between the Palestinians and Israelis. It calls for both sides to work towards a lasting and just peace and...
I wish to present two petitions, the first of which relates to a limited number of homes in a street in my constituency, hence it is signed by only a few neighbours. None the less, it is of...
I shall move on to my second petition. I rise again in my long-standing battle to save our green belt, and this petition is one of the most important that I have ever had the privilege to present...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Claire Ward.)
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