Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Resolved, That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of The Report from the Right...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effect of the global economic downturn on Ukraine's need for development aid from his Department.
What steps he is taking to assess the effectiveness of his Department's programmes in Afghanistan.
What assistance his Department has provided to improve the humanitarian situation in north-west Pakistan in the last 12 months.
What progress has been made on implementing the development agenda from the G20 London communiqué.
What recent steps his Department has taken to support projects to increase literacy amongst girls in Pakistan.
What recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Gaza; and if he will make a statement.
What funding his Department has provided to Fairtrade initiatives in the latest period for which figures are available.
What his latest assessment is of the humanitarian situation in Gaza; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 June. May I also welcome you, Mr. Speaker, to your first Prime Minister's questions as Speaker of this House?
Just before we move on to the main business, I want to make a brief statement of just three points. First, as I said on Monday, when Ministers have key policy statements to make, the House must...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. This is really further to your statement, and particularly the first point in it. It was remarkable to read in The Independent today that "Britain is to appoint...
I advise the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 13 May, be approved. —(David Wright.) The Speaker's opinion...
That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 18 May, be approved. —(David Wright.) Question...
That the draft Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved. That the draft Transfer of Functions (Transport...
That the draft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved.
That the draft Child Support Collection and Enforcement (Deduction Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved.
That the draft Armed Forces, Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 13 May, be approved. That the draft Armed Forces...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Parliamentary Standards Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(David Wright.)
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