Tuesday, 21 July 2009
I beg to move, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new Writ-
The Secretary of State was asked-
What steps his Department is taking to increase levels of diversity in the judiciary.
How many magistrates courts have been in operation in each year since 2005.
What representations he has received on levels of probation service funding for the next three years.
What recent steps his Department has taken to reduce reoffending rates among young offenders.
How many persons convicted of a criminal offence and released on licence are in breach of the conditions of their licence.
What recent assessment he has made of the merits of proposals for reform of the electoral system for general elections.
What recent steps he has taken to divert children and young people from the criminal justice system.
What mechanism exists for the management of contracts awarded to public sector bidders for the management of market-tested prisons.
When the Government plan to publish their decision following their consultation on pleural plaques.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on proposals in his Department's White Paper on constitutional renewal on parliamentary oversight of national security and the...
Which three nationalities comprise the largest number of foreign national prisoners; and how many prisoners of each such nationality there are.
What recent representations he has received on the jurisdiction of UK courts over cases involving crimes under international law committed in other countries.
What recent discussions he has had with the Magistrates Courts Authority on the implementation of sentencing guidelines for shoplifting.
What plans he has to reduce levels of drug taking in prisons.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the parliamentary ombudsman's follow-up report on Equitable Life and to clarify the work of Sir John...
I beg to move, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the Borough...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Greg Clark, supported by Charles Hendry, Gregory Barker, Mr. Oliver Letwin, Bill Wiggin, Alan Simpson, Mr. John Gummer, Justine Greening...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Colin Challen presented a Bill to make provision for the introduction of a reward scheme for users of bus and rail services; and to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83 (7) A), That the following provisions shall apply to the Parliamentary Standards Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of...
Consideration of Lords amendments Before Clause 1
Lords amendment 1
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.-( Mr. Roy).
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2009 Finance Act 2009...
Motion made, That the Resolutions of the House of 30 January 1989 relating to House of Commons Services and 6 December 1991 relating to Access (Former members and United Kingdom Members of the...
Motion made, That Dr Richard Taylor be a member of the West Midlands Regional Select Committee.-( Kerry McCarthy.)
Motion made, That Mary Creagh be discharged from the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Select Committee and Mr Austin Mitchell be added.-( Kerry McCarthy.)
Motion made, That Linda Gilroy be discharged from the South West Regional Select Committee and Roger Berry be added.-( Kerry McCarthy.)
I wish to raise an important issue in my constituency-[ Interruption.]
Before we break for the summer, I want to raise a matter that requires action by the Government before the end of the recess. I wish to present a petition on behalf of thousands of tenants in my...
My second petition relates to an issue of human rights in respect of people who have had life-saving medical treatment but, as a result, become infertile. However, they have made provision to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Kerry McCarthy.)
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