Thursday, 4 March 2010
Second Reading opposed and deferred until Thursday 18 March ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Minister of State was asked-
What steps his Department is taking to protect individuals from organised fraudulent online schemes which solicit money and financial details.
When he last met representatives of the Russell group to discuss university funding; and if he will make a statement.
How many small businesses which supply his Department did not have their invoices paid within his Department's target time in the latest period for which figures are available.
What plans he has for the future of Royal Mail's universal service obligation; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the work of the sector skills councils on the skills level of the work force.
On what date he plans to launch the national investment corporation.
What progress is being made in preparing for the Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations.
What recent steps he has taken to encourage businesses in Coventry and the west midlands to offer apprenticeships.
What recent representations he has received on trends in availability to businesses of credit from banks.
What steps he is taking to widen participation in higher education; and if he will make a statement.
What recent estimate he has made of trends in availability to small and medium-sized enterprises of bank lending.
Whether his Department's science budget will remain ring-fenced after 2011-12.
What steps he is taking to increase the level of access to credit by small and medium-sized enterprises.
What recent representations he has received from businesses on UK membership of the euro.
What steps he is taking to improve the performance of the Insolvency Service.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At Business, Innovation and Skills questions earlier this morning, the hon. Member for Glasgow, South-West (Mr. Davidson) asked a question that was...
I beg to move, That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved. First, I thank the right hon....
I beg to move, That, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman not later than two hours after...
I beg to move, (1) That this House approves recommendation 3 of the First Report of the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons, Session 2008-09, HC 1117; and (2) That accordingly, in...
Motion made, and Question proposed , That the following Standing Order be made, with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament- (1) The chairs of the following select committees shall be...
Resolved , That the following Standing Order be made, with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament- (1) In the case of a select committee to which the provisions of Standing Order No. (...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House takes note of recommendation 6 of the First Report of the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons, Session 2008-09, HC 1117, and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House approves recommendation 17 of the First Report of the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons, Session 2008-09, HC 1117, and looks...
Resolved , That the following Standing Order be made, with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament:- (1) At the commencement of every Parliament, or from time to time, as necessity may...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Lyn Brown.)
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 404, Noes 53.
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 245, Noes 162.
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