Thursday, 25 June 2009
The Minister of State was asked—
What recent assessment the Secretary of State has made of the adequacy of road links to Exeter airport; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues in the devolved Administrations on cross-border improvements to transport networks.
What representations he has received on reducing levels of violence against public transport staff; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received on the future of lifeline flights within the UK; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to improve rail services between London and south Wales.
What recent discussions the Secretary of State has had with police forces on levels of motorway congestion following traffic accidents.
When the Highways Agency plans to initiate (a) ramp metering at junctions with, and (b) public consultation on the widening of, the A14 around Kettering.
What recent assessment has been made of the viability of community rail projects in the east midlands; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of permit schemes for street works; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equality was asked—
On what criteria her most recent estimate of the gender pay gap in the (a) public and (b) private sector is based.
What plans she has to increase the number of female entrepreneurs.
What recent representations she has received on age discrimination against under 18-year-olds.
What recent representations she has received on the provisions of the Equality Bill affecting provision of goods and services on the basis of age.
What recent discussions she has had on the extent of the gender pay gap for those in full-time and part-time work.
What representations she has received on the provisions in the Equality Bill on provision of goods and services on the basis of age.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on updates to the national security strategy, including policy on cybersecurity.
May I invite the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. As you will know, on today's Order Paper there are a series of motions, beginning with motion 6, relating to the timing and holding of Regional Grand...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on: (a) the Motion in the name of Ms Harriet Harman...
I beg to move, That Standing Order No. 152F be amended by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (1A) A select committee shall be appointed for London, to examine the...
[Relevant documents: The Fourth Special Report from the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee, on the future of science scrutiny following the merger of DIUS and BERR, HC 662. ]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House endorses a package of changes to the Parliamentary pension scheme, backdated to 1 April 2009, which is judged by the Government Actuary to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)), That the South West Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Exeter on Thursday 3 September between 10.30 am and 1.00 pm to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)), That the East Midlands Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Nottingham on Wednesday 9 September between 1.00 pm and 3.30...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)) , That the South East Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Reading on Monday 14 September between 10.30 am and 1.00 pm to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 117A(3)), That the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Barnsley on Thursday 29 October between 3.00 pm and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)), That the East of England Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Bedford on Tuesday 8 September between 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)), That the North West Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Liverpool on Thursday 22 October between 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)), That the North East Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Middlesbrough on Friday 25 September between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.117A(3)) , That the West Midlands Regional Grand Committee shall meet in Sandwell on Thursday 8 October between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm to...
It is a great pleasure to present the following petition on behalf of the residents of the beautiful village of Little Gaddesden in my constituency concerning the school bus service from Little...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Watts.)
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