Thursday, 12 November 2009
Third Reading opposed and deferred until tomorrow (Standing Order. No. 20).
Third Reading opposed and deferred until tomorrow (Standing Order. No. 20).
Consideration of Bill, as amended, opposed and deferred until tomorrow ( Standing Order No. 20).
Consideration of Bill, as amended, opposed and deferred until tomorrow ( Standing Order No. 20).
Consideration of Bill, as amended, opposed and deferred until tomorrow ( Standing Order No. 20).
Consideration of Bill, as amended, opposed and deferred until tomorrow ( Standing Order No. 20).
Motion made, That so much of the Lords message [ 12 October] as relates to the City of Westminster Bill [ Lords] be now considered.-( The Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That the promoters of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in the Session 2006-07 on 22 January 2007, should have leave to...
Motion made, That the promoters of the Manchester City Council Bill which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in the Session 2006-07 on 22 January 2007, should have leave to suspend...
Motion made, That the promoters of the Canterbury City Council Bill which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any...
Ordered, That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further...
Motion made, That the promoters of the Nottingham City Council Bill which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any...
Ordered, That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further...
The Minister of State was asked-
What steps his Department is taking to ensure fair access to higher education for all.
What steps he plans to take to provide support for development of high-speed broadband networks.
What steps his Department is taking to promote investment in businesses in Yorkshire.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of measures to prevent tips being counted towards salaries in calculation of the national minimum wage.
How many young people started an apprenticeship in (a) Shipley constituency and (b) England in the latest period for which figures are available.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that employees' rights are adhered to in the workplace; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has for implementation of the EU agency workers directive; and if he will make a statement.
What progress he has made on ensuring increased access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses.
What recent representations he has received on the Competition Commission's proposals for a grocery supply ombudsman.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the grocery industry on establishing a groceries supply code of conduct.
What expenditure his Department has incurred on labour force re-skilling initiatives in the last 12 months.
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a free trade agreement with Colombia.
What recent progress his Department has made in assisting small and medium-sized businesses to secure finance.
How many people under the age of 24 were not in education, employment or training on the most recent date for which figures are available.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's enterprise champion in contributing to the Government's policy on small businesses.
What plans he has for the future of Royal Mail.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport if he will make a statement on the deterioration in passenger services on the First Capital Connect route, including the...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. So far, 53 Members of Parliament of all parties have signed early-day motion 2250, calling for Sir Ian Kennedy to carry out his duties "in line with natural...
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move amendment (a) to Lords amendment 1B.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A (7) ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Policing and Crime Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 19...
Consideration of Lords amendments After Clause 7
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
I beg to move, that this House agrees with Lords amendment 6.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 25.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 30.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 40.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 43.
Message to attend the Lords Commissioners delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The Speaker, with the House, went up to hear Her Majesty's Commission; on their return, the Speaker...
I have to acquaint the House that the House has been to the House of Peers where a Commission under the Great Seal was read, authorising the Royal Assent to the following Acts: Law Commission Act...
I have further to acquaint the House that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, one of the Lords Commissioners, delivered Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, in...
The Commission was also for proroguing this present Parliament, and the Chancellor of the Duchy said: "My Lords and Members of the House of Commons: By virtue of Her Majesty's Commission which...
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