Wednesday, 25 November 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of broadband coverage in Scotland.
What recent assessment he has made of the extent to which people are trafficked between Scotland and England.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister and Ministry of Defence officials on the storage of nuclear waste from the decommissioned nuclear submarines moored at Rosyth; and if he...
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the level of employment in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the operation of the future jobs fund in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the effect on the tourism industry in Scotland of proposed changes to the furnished holiday lettings rules.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the effect on the Glasgow and Lanarkshire economy of future provision of rail services to the west of Scotland operated by...
What discussions he intends to have with ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 November.
Mr Speaker, with permission, I should like to make a short statement on the emergency liquidity assistance provided by the Bank of England to the banking system. One of the functions of central...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Government plans about devolution in Scotland: for a stronger Scotland in a stronger United Kingdom. Devolution has proved itself...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have given Mr. Speaker and the Leader of the House notice of my point of order. I wonder whether I might inquire into whether there is anything that...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Andy Burnham, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Alan Johnson, Secretary John Denham,...
Debate resumed (Order, 18 November). Question again proposed, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, as follows: Most Gracious Sovereign, We, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal...
I inform the House that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 1 December, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the...
Motion made, That- (1) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall have effect for this Session with the following modifications, namely: In paragraph (4) the word 'eight' shall...
I take pleasure in presenting a petition on behalf of the Federation of Small Businesses in my constituency, which was brought to me by members of the "Don't Let Dunstable Die" group. The...
I present this petition to the House on behalf of a number of my constituents-all affected in one way or another by the Equitable Life assurance society fiasco-headed by Mr. Colin Rivington. They...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Steve McCabe.)
That this House, at its rising on Wednesday 16 December 2009, do adjourn till Tuesday 5 January 2010. The House divided: Ayes 273, Noes 198.
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