Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Motion made, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
Motion made, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked-
When he last met the chief executive of the Audit Commission to discuss levels of public sector pay.
What recent representations he has received on the level of bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with bingo operators on the effects on them of the taxation regime for bingo clubs.
If he will bring forward proposals to rescind IR35 measures.
If he will hold discussions with the Isle of Man Government on reimbursement of the legal costs of UK depositors of Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Isle of Man bank arising from the scheme of...
What assessment he has made of the effect on levels of employment in the pub and hospitality industry of the changes in alcohol duties announced in the 2009 Budget.
Against what timetable he plans to conduct the next comprehensive spending review.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on UK Government assistance for the construction of a new crossing over the River Forth.
What reports he has received of the progress made by Sir John Chadwick in the formulation of his advice on an Equitable Life ex gratia payment scheme.
What steps his Department is taking in preparation for the next comprehensive spending review.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's policies to counter the effects on the UK economy of the global recession.
What is his most recent estimate of the UK's net contribution to the EU in 2010-11.
What his most recent estimate is of the level of personal debt in the economy.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the care and support Green Paper "Shaping the Future of Care Together". Last year, the country celebrated the 60th anniversary...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dan Rogerson, supported by Matthew Taylor, Mr. Colin Breed, Andrew George, Julia Goldsworthy, Willie Rennie, Andrew Mackinlay, Hywel...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant Documents: The Ninth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session 2008-09, Legislative Scrutiny: Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill, HC 375, and the Seventeenth...
'In section 147 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (removal centres and detained persons: interpretation), in the definition of "short-term holding facility"- (a) after "used" insert...
'(1) In section 31A of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) (England and Wales: transfer from the High Court to the Upper Tribunal)- (a) after subsection (2) insert- "(2A) If Conditions 1, 2, 3 and...
'(1) After section 31 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (c.61) insert- "31A Entitlement to British citizenship by certain citizens of the Republic of Ireland (1) If a person born in the...
'(1) The Immigration Rules, as laid before Parliament under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), are amended as follows. (2) In Rule 276F (requirements for indefinite leave to enter...
I beg to move amendment 14, page 44, line 4, leave out clause 50.
Amendment made: 41, in page 45, line 18, leave out clause 54.- (Mr. Woolas.)
We now come to amendments 26, 24, 28, 29 and 39.
Amendment made: 42, page 47, line 22, leave out '54' and insert '[Transfer of certain immigration judicial review applications]'.- (Mr. Woolas.) Clause 59 Amendments made: 46, page 47, line 31,...
Amendments made: 16, in page 49, leave out lines 6 and 7. Amendment 47, page 50, leave out lines 4 to 6. Amendment 45, page 50, leave out lines 11 to 15.- (Mr. Woolas.) Third Reading.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Appeals) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved. -(Mrs. Hodgson.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 3 June, be approved. -(Mrs....
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Special Exemption) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 17 June, be approved. -(Mrs. Hodgson.) Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved. -(Mrs. Hodgson.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 July, be approved. -(Mrs. Hodgson.) Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Community Energy Saving Programme) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 2 July, be approved. -(Mrs. Hodgson.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 8338/09, Draft Council framework decision on prevention and settlement of conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings-general...
Motion made, That, at the sittings on Monday 20 July and on Tuesday 21 July, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any message from the Lords has been received, any Committee to draw up...
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 2.00 pm and 4.30...
Ordered, That- (1) the matter of the Ninth Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee, Proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009, HC 348, and its...
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)...
Mr. Speaker, the miraculous conversion of dry points of order into remarkable and entertaining levity worthy of "Today in Parliament" is a tribute to your Speakership. I am almost ashamed to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mrs. Hodgson.)
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
