Monday, 20 July 2009
The Secretary of State was asked-
What his most recent assessment is of progress on digital radio switchover; and if he will make a statement.
How many tickets have been distributed through the free theatre initiative.
If he will continue to provide for analogue radio broadcasting beyond 2015.
What steps his Department is taking to support the tourism industry in the south-west.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage participation in sporting activity by young people who have left school.
What recent representations he has received on the future of the bingo industry; and if he will make a statement.
What lessons learned from digital switchover in the Border TV region will be used in planning for switchover in other regions.
What recent representations he has received from the public house industry on the future of that industry; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment has been made of the effect of his Department's renaissance programme on regional museums in (a) England and (b) the east of England.
What plans he has for pre-legislative scrutiny of the broadcasting Bill.
What recent discussions he has had with pan-European game information on the age classification of video games.
The Minister for the Olympics was asked-
What steps she is taking to ensure the success of the London 2012 Paralympics.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the AH1Nl swine flu pandemic. I wish to do three things today: to update the House on the spread of the virus, to provide...
Application for emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I wish to raise a point of order that may sound trivial, but is a matter of serious disappointment for young people in my constituency. For the last four years...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Secretary Straw, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary David Miliband, Secretary Alan Johnson,...
[Relevant Documents: The transcript of oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 17 June 2009 on Child Poverty, HC 702; Second Report of the Work and Pensions Committee,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7), That the following provisions shall apply to the Child Poverty Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a Public...
Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Child Poverty Bill, it is expedient...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 80 A(1)(a) , That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Child Poverty Bill have not been completed,...
Consideration of Lords message
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, which were laid before this House on 8 May, be approved .-(Helen...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Hallmarking Act 1973 (Application to Palladium) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 24 June, be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 18(1)), That the draft Legislative Reform (Limited Partnerships) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 2 June, be approved....
I advise the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the hon. Member for Thurrock (Andrew Mackinlay).
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 41A(3)), That, at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Ms...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 15), That, at this day's sitting, (1) consideration of any Lords Messages that may be received and (2) the Motion in the name of Ms...
Motion made, That, at the sitting 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 Reasons which has been...
Motion made, That Dr. Richard Taylor be a member of the West Midlands Regional Select Committee. - (Mr. McAvoy.)
Motion made, That Mary Creagh be discharged from the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Select Committee and Mr. Austin Mitchell be added. - (Mr. McAvoy.)
Motion made, That Linda Gilroy be discharged from the South West Regional Select Committee and Roger Berry be added. - (Mr. McAvoy.)
Motion made, That Mr. John Austin be discharged from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Fiona Mactaggart be added. - (Mr. McAvoy , on behalf of the Committee of Selection. )
Despite West Lancashire borough council being a net gainer in the Government's concessionary transport scheme, older people and the disabled in my constituency are forced to choose between free...
Rossendale Transport is the local authority-owned bus company that serves the Rossendale valley in my constituency and many of the surrounding areas. The local authority, Rossendale borough...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mrs. Hodgson.)
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