Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
When he plans to introduce revised guidance for local authorities on social housing allocations; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken to increase the number of Changing Places toilets.
What funding his Department has provided to local authorities in connection with the East Sussex local waste plan since that plan was adopted.
What impact assessment his Department has conducted in preparation for the 2010 business rates revaluation.
When he plans to announce his decision on the proposed Pennbury eco-town in Leicestershire.
What recent representations he has received on the timetable for further reviews of regional spatial strategies.
What steps he is taking to allow local authorities to retain rental income from new council homes; and if he will make a statement.
If he will bring forward proposals to establish constitutionally independent local government; and if he will make a statement.
How many applications his Department received for funding under the migration impacts fund; and if he will make a statement.
When he next expects a revaluation of domestic properties for council tax purposes to take place; and if he will make a statement.
How many planning applications involving demolition or partial demolition of a building for which an application for listing has been made have been submitted in the last 12 months; and if he...
What plans he has to increase the supply of social housing; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he has taken to assist people under threat of repossession to remain in their homes during the economic downturn.
What his most recent estimate is of the number of local authority leaseholders facing financial difficulties with major works bills.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Today the Ministry of Defence issued a written statement. While I have no doubt that that was perfectly in order, the statement contained the sensational...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Resolved, Transfers of trade to obtain terminal loss relief That provision may be made in the Finance Bill for disapplying section 393A(2A) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988....
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Committee , and as amended in the Public Bill Committee
'(1) In section 393A of ICTA (set off of losses against profits of same or earlier accounting period), after subsection (2D) insert— "(2E) But subsection (2A) above does not apply by reason...
'(1) The rates charged by virtue of section 1 shall not have effect until such date as may be appointed by order made by the Treasury. (2) No such order may be made until the Chancellor of the...
'(1) The Treasury shall establish an Office of Tax Simplification. (2) Its mandate shall be to— (a) review tax law (b) make proposals on tax law reform and simplification. (3) Regulations...
Amendment proposed: 37, page 2, line 10, leave out '£6,475' and insert '£10,000'.—( Mr. Jeremy Browne.) Question put, That the amendment be made. The House divided: Ayes 61,...
I beg to move amendment 38, page 4, line 34, at end insert— '(3A) After subsection (1A) insert— "(1AB) The rate under section 36 (1AA)(a) shall be reduced by 2 per cent. for the tax...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Application and Issue of ID Card and Notification of Changes) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.— (David...
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.— (David Wright.) The Speaker's opinion as to...
That the draft Banking Act 2009 (Restriction of Partial Property Transfers) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved .—( David Wright. ) Question...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 1 June 2009 from HM Treasury on the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for the year 2010; and supports...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(David Wright.)
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