Monday, 8 February 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent advice he has received from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on drugs which cause so-called legal highs.
What steps he is taking to reduce levels of fraud in relation to student visas.
What plans he has to identify criminal offences that might be repealed.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on security at ports.
How many serving police officers in England have a criminal record.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of stop-and-search powers under section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
How many police (a) officers and (b) civilian staff are employed in the administration and checking of firearm and shotgun licences.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the operation of tier 4 of the points-based immigration system.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the incidence of offences involving identity fraud; and if he will make a statement.
What recent changes have been made to the service provided by the hon. Members' inquiry line on UK visas.
What his most recent assessment is of the performance of the UK Border Agency; and if he will make a statement.
What steps the Government are taking to reduce levels of under-age drinking (a) in Coventry and (b) nationally.
What steps he plans to take to reduce the level of alcohol-related crime.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
I wish to make a statement to the House about the application of the sub judice rule. Once criminal proceedings are active by a charge having been made, cases before the courts shall not be...
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to report to the House at the earliest opportunity on the agreement reached at Hillsborough castle between the Democratic Unionist party and Sinn Fein,...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The right hon. Member for Witney (Mr. Cameron) is seeking to visit my constituency and he has not informed me. He sought the use of a public building,...
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill: Timetable 1.-(1) Proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee, on...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day).
I beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 3, leave out ' 31 December 2010'and insert ' 31 March 2010'.
Amendment made: 11, page 2, line 25, at end insert- '(4) Section 1 and this section also extend- (a) so far as relating to the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2001...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 18 (1)), That the draft Legislative Reform (Dangerous Wild Animals) (Licensing) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 7...
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mrs. Hodgson.)
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