Thursday, 21 January 2010
The hon. Member for South-West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked-
Whether the Electoral Commission has had discussions with (a) media organisations and (b) political parties on the timing of the election counts for the general election.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to assist cathedrals and parish churches to retune or replace wireless audio equipment which operates on frequencies within Channel 69 following the...
The hon. Member for South-West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked-
What estimate the Electoral Commission has made of the number of general election counts which will commence on polling day.
What estimate the Electoral Commission has made of the number of Britons living abroad who are on the electoral register.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
How much the Church of England spent on (a) repairs necessary after fires and (b) fire safety measures in churches in the last five years.
The hon. Member for South-West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked-
What information the Electoral Commission holds on the number of election counts that are not planned to commence on the evening of polling day in the general election.
The Solicitor-General was asked-
What discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the policy of the Crown Prosecution Service in charging householders who have used force in cases of burglary.
What guidance is issued to the Crown Prosecution Service on the period of time within which charges in criminal cases should be brought.
What consideration the Crown Prosecution Service gives to the physical and mental health of defendants in making decisions to prosecute.
What recent assessment she has made of the extent to which Crown servants are engaged in the activities contemplated in clause 12 of the Bribery Bill.
What steps she is taking to increase the rate of prosecution in rape cases.
What contribution the Law Officers' Departments are making towards the implementation of the recommendations of the Corston report on meeting the needs of women with particular vulnerabilities in...
What discussions she has had with the Crown Prosecution Service on whether householders may be prosecuted in relation to snow and ice clearing activities which lead to the injury of another.
How much was spent in respect of her responsibilities for youth matters in the last 12 months.
The Leader of the House was asked-
When the Government plans to respond to the report of the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons; and if she will make a statement.
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
Which hon. Members have written to the (a) Serjeant at Arms and (b) House of Commons Commission in the last 12 months with proposals for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from the House...
The Leader of the House was asked-
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on the accuracy of responses to parliamentary questions.
If she will bring forward proposals to amend the procedures of the House to prevent hon. Members who have secured a question for oral answer by a Minister from also asking a topical question to...
The hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
What estimate the House of Commons Commission has made of the number of hours spent by staff covering for colleagues unable to get to work owing to the recent period of severe weather; and if he...
The Leader of the House was asked-
When proposals will be brought forward to implement Sir Christopher Kelly's recommendations on hon. Members' expenses; and if she will make a statement.
If she will bring forward proposals for amendments to Standing Orders to reduce the number of private Bills introduced in a parliamentary Session.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the impact of exchange rate movements on Foreign and Commonwealth Office programmes.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us next week's business?
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Video Recordings Act 2010 Beverley Freemen Act 2010.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I seek your advice about the conduct of business for the rest of the day? I see from the Order Paper that the next debate is going to run for one and a half...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of food industry competitiveness. Let me begin by congratulating the food sector on its progress as a successful industry that provides us...
Consideration of Bill, as amended
Bill to be considered on Thursday 28 January at 3 pm.
Bill to be considered on Thursday 28 January at 3 pm.
Bill to be considered on Thursday 28 January at 3 pm.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr. Heppell.)
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