Wednesday, 16 December 2009
The Secretary of State was asked-
What steps he is taking to increase the security of older people in Northern Ireland.
What recent assessment he has made of progress on decommissioning of weapons by loyalist paramilitary organisations.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of police recruitment in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
What the capacity is of the prison estate in Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the threat posed by dissident republican groups; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the US Secretary of State on the peace process in Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister was asked-
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 December.
Seven weeks ago, I addressed the House about Mr. Charles Haddon-Cave's report on the events leading to the loss of 14 service personnel aboard Nimrod XV230 on 2 September 2006. As I said then,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Further to my point of order on 12 November 2008 to Speaker Martin, my subsequent point of order on 12 November this year to your good self, Sir, and my...
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 Act: Consolidated Fund Act 2009.
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dr. Brian Iddon, supported by Rob Marris, Mr. Neil Gerrard, John Austin, Chris McCafferty, Mr. Andrew Dismore, Mr. David Curry, Peter...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. David Chaytor, supported by Mr. David S. Borrow, Mr. David Crausby, Mr. David Drew, Dr. Brian Iddon, Mr. Paul Truswell, Mark Fisher,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Andrew Gwynne, supported by Ms Sally Keeble, Anne Snelgrove, Mr. David Drew, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Mr. Andy Reed, Hilary Armstrong, Mr. Peter...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Albert Owen, supported by Andrew George, Nick Ainger, Mr. David Drew, Mark Durkan, Daniel Kawczynski, Mr. Elfyn Llwyd, Peter Bottomley,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Julie Morgan, supported by Mrs. Siân C. James, Mr. Kevin Barron, Mrs. Betty Williams, Frank Dobson, Jessica Morden, Rosie Cooper, Dr....
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Anthony Steen, supported by Clare Short, Sir Michael Spicer, Michael Connarty, Sir Paul Beresford, Dr. Evan Harris, Keith Vaz, Mr....
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Alistair Burt, supported by Mr. David Drew, Mr. Andrew Dismore, Mr. Martin Caton, Joan Walley, Dr. Brian Iddon, Tom Levitt, Julia...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) John Smith, supported by John Barrett, Mr. Elfyn Llwyd, Mr. Martyn Jones, Jim Sheridan, Mr. Desmond Swayne, Sir Nicholas Winterton, Mr....
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Crispin Blunt, on behalf of Chris Grayling, presented a Bill to empower the Secretary of State to delegate certain powers in respect of...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Nigel Dodds, supported by Mr. Peter Robinson, Mr. William Cash, Mr. Ian Davidson, Mr. Mike Hancock, Lady Sylvia Hermon, Kate Hoey,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Dr. Richard Taylor, supported by Mr. Kevin Barron, Mr. Graham Brady, Mr. William Cash, Mr. Dai Davies, Frank Dobson, Sandra Gidley, Patrick...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Simon Hughes, supported by Lorely Burt, Tim Farron, Lynne Featherstone, Nick Harvey, John Hemming, Paul Holmes, Mr. John Leech, Mr. Adrian...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Nigel Waterson, supported by Miss Ann Widdecombe, Andrew Rosindell, Mr. Roger Gale, Paul Flynn, Mr. James Gray, Mr. Denis MacShane, Dr....
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Douglas Carswell, supported by Philip Davies, Mr. Philip Hollobone, Mr. Peter Bone, Mr Austin Mitchell, Mr. Mike Hancock, Dr. Evan...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Bob Spink presented a Bill to empower the Environment Agency to prevent development on flood plains to which the Agency objects; to require...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Mark Hoban, supported by Mr. Mark Francois, Mr. Mark Prisk, Mr. Paul Goodman, Mr. David Gauke, Mr. Brooks Newmark, Mrs Maria Miller,...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) David Cairns presented a Bill to make provision to oblige shipping companies, port operators and other bodies to comply with...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. David Heath presented a Bill to make provision for a dedicated school bus network; to amend the duties of Local Education Authorities...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr. Blizzard.)
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...
The House has received many petitions on the Badman report and I would like to present one tonight on behalf of my constituents. The petition states: The Petition of persons resident in the...
I want to present this petition from 20 residents of my constituency on the Government's response to the parliamentary ombudsman's report on Equitable Life. The petition states that "the...
I am presenting this petition on behalf of Samia Tossio and a group of home educators in my constituency of Sutton and Cheam and in Worcester Park. It is one of a number of petitions to be...
I want to present a petition that is signed by 845 people, mainly residents of my Bristol, West constituency, who have signed a petition gathered by the Bristol refugee rights campaign. The...
This petition is signed by a number of residents of Portsmouth, South, including Frances Vigay, Ella Mokhtari and many others. It deals with the Government's actions and responses in respect of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr. Mudie.)
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