Tuesday, 5 January 2010
I regret to have to report to the House the death of David Leslie Taylor, Member for North-West Leicestershire. David was a highly assiduous, principled and independent-minded Member who...
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent steps his Department has taken to reduce the level of drug misuse in prisons.
What steps he is taking to ensure service personnel are able to vote at the next general election; and if he will make a statement.
What percentage of cases brought to court were not pursued for administrative reasons in the latest period for which figures are available.
How many residents of Southview probation hostel in York have been returned to prison for (a) breaking the hostel's rules and (b) committing further offences in the last 12 months.
What recent discussions he has had with the senior management of the Land Registry on the closure of its office in Croydon.
If he will make it his policy to retain the current electoral system for elections to the House of Commons.
With how many countries the UK has compulsory transfer agreements for the return of foreign national prisoners.
What recent assessment he has made of the merits of lowering the voting age to 16 years.
What his Department's policy is on the private use of e-mail and the internet by its staff during working hours.
What recent representations he has received on reducing the prison population.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the situation in Yemen, including the closure of the British embassy and the position of British citizens in Yemen.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the failed attempt to destroy a passenger plane at Detroit airport on Christmas day and its implications for national security. My...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement about December's Copenhagen climate change conference, at which I represented the United Kingdom alongside my right hon. Friend the...
With permission, I shall repeat a brief but important statement that my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills made about the Government's plans to...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. We had a statement today on climate change. It was circulated in the House of Commons in very large type, suitable for reading by the Government...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, ( Standing Order No. 83A (7) ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Fiscal Responsibility Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to...
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...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 90 (5)), That the Bill be now read a Second time. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read a Second time; to stand committed to the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52 (1) (a), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Corporation Tax Bill, it is expedient to authorise any incidental or...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 90 (5)), That the Bill be now read a Second time. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read a Second time; to stand committed to the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52 (1) (a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Bill, it is expedient...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118 (6),
That the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 3) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on...
That the draft Amendment to Schedule 6 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 20 October, in the previous Session of Parliament, be...
That the draft Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 20 October, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.-(...
That the draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 20 October, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.- ( Steve McCabe.) Question agreed...
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (1996 Hague Convention on Protection of Children etc.) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 11 November, in the previous...
That the draft Banking Act 2009 (Exclusion of Insurers) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 10 November, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved. -(Steve McCabe.)...
That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved. -(Steve McCabe.) The House divided: Ayes...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 18(1) ) , That the draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118 (6) and Order, 23 November), That, pursuant to section 4(4) of the House of Commons Members' Fund Act 1948 and section 1(4) of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119 (1),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 11892/09, draft Regulation concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply; notes the Government's position on this proposal and...
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...
Rene Begley, the co-chairman of New Thundersley Townswomen's Guild, has kindly organised this petition. Our communities are enriched and strengthened by volunteers who work in excellent schemes...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Steve McCabe.)
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