Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effect of greater political stability in Northern Ireland on levels of inward investment.
What his most recent estimate is of the cost of the Saville inquiry.
What plans he has for the transfer of responsibility for the equality issues within his portfolio to the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement.
What the rate of detection of crime by the Police Service of Northern Ireland was in the latest period for which figures are available.
What recent reports he has received of attacks on immigrants in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
When his Department plans to begin a public consultation on the proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions his Department has had with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland on its review of the effectiveness of section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
The Prime Minister was asked—
What the Government's policy is on the funding of the long-term care costs of elderly people.
With permission, I shall make a statement on the Government's proposals for reforming financial markets. Copies of our proposals are contained in a document that is available in the Vote Office....
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. About 350 passengers, some of them my constituents, on the cruise ship the Marco Polo, which is now berthed in Invergordon, have symptoms of norovirus,...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Further consideration of Bill, not amended in the Committee, and as amended in the Public Bill Committee. [Relevant document: The Twentieth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights,...
I beg to move amendment 1, page 11, line 32, at end insert— '(4) The Treasury shall, no later than the date of the Pre-Budget Report 2009, bring forward plans to replace Air Passenger Duty...
I beg to move amendment 4, page 12, line 15, leave out subsection (2).
I beg to move amendment 31, in page 15, line 40, leave out from 'unless' to end of line 9 on page 16 and insert 'they have been made in accordance with section 257 of the Banking Act 2009'. After...
Amendments made: 41, page 28, line 16, after 'made', insert 'by a tax authority'. Amendment 42, page 29, line 6, after 'made', insert 'by a tax authority'.— (Kerry McCarthy.)
I beg to move amendment 3, page 46, line 10, at end insert— '( ) In particular, the Charter must include policies in relation to prosecution and alternatives to prosecution, and the...
Amendment made: 43, page 46, line 23, leave out 'large' and insert 'qualifying'.— (Mr. Timms.)
Amendments made: 44, page 55, line 1, leave out from beginning to 'P' in line 2. Amendment 45, page 55, line 4, leave out 'whether before or after that date,'. Amendment 46, page 55, line 10,...
I beg to move amendment 17, in page 289, line 23, at end insert— 'Stock dividends 3A (1) Section 107 (conditions for tax-exempt business) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (8) omit...
I beg to move amendment 48, page 291, line 28, at end insert '(but subject to paragraph 16A).'.
Amendment made: 8, page 368, line 14, leave out 'Paragraphs (c) and (d) of sub-paragraph 2A do' and insert 'Paragraph (c) of sub-paragraph 2A does'.— (Mr. Gauke.)
Amendment made: 21, page 423, line 14, leave out 'by'.— (Mr. Gauke.) Amendments made: 51, page 425, line 1, leave out from beginning to 'P' in line 2. Amendment 52, page 425, line 4, leave...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 6 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 16 June, be approved
That the draft Criminal Defence Service (Provisional Representation Orders) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.
That the draft Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (Violent Offender Orders) (Notification Requirements) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.
That the draft Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 16 June, be approved. —(Mark Tami.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, (1) That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and make recommendations on the following matters: (a) the appointment of members and chairmen of select committees; (b)...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mark Tami.)
That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 8 June, be approved. The...
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 272, Noes 219.
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Information and Code of Practice on Penalties) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 271, Noes 218.
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Fees) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 270, Noes 218.
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Application and Issue of ID Card and Notification of Changes ) Regulations 2009, which were laid before the House on 9 June, be approved. The House...
That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 273, Noes 217.
That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 11 June 2009 from HM Treasury on the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for the year 2010; and...
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