Monday, 8 March 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
When he next expects to meet local education authority representatives to discuss school transport.
What his policy is on the sale of school playing fields for development; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with relevant local authorities on the provision of primary schools in Hove; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken to increase the level of attainment of pupils in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has for the future eligibility criteria for education maintenance allowance.
What steps he is taking to improve the level of literacy of primary school pupils.
What estimate he has made of the number of young people who are staying in education or training in 2010 as a result of the September guarantee.
What steps he is taking to improve standards of attainment in primary schools; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to rebuild and refurbish secondary schools in Copeland.
What recent representations he has received from local authorities on the safety and security of young people in care.
What his policy is on the balance between the provision of courses leading to academic and vocational qualifications for school children.
What his latest assessment is of progress on the academies programme; and if he will make a statement.
What recent progress has been made on Building Schools for the Future projects in Birmingham.
When he expects to publish the Green Paper on early intervention; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor if he will make a statement on the circumstances of the breach of licence conditions by, and recall to prison of,...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I know that you are always determined to ensure that Ministers have every opportunity to put the record straight when they might inadvertently have misled the...
[Relevant document: The Twelfth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Crime and Security Bill; Personal Care at Home Bill; Children, Schools and Families Bill, HC...
'For section 64 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (destruction of fingerprints and samples) there is substituted- "64 Destruction of fingerprints and samples (1) Unless provided...
'(1) The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 is amended as follows. (2) Omit sections 15 to 20.'.- (James Brokenshire.) Brought up, and read the First time.
'(1) Section 49 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 (interpretation) is amended as follows. (2) For the definition of "court" substitute- ""court" means- (a) where the respondent is aged over 18...
Amendments made: 8, page 5, line 9, leave out 'who is a United Kingdom national or resident'. Amendment 9, page 6, line 5, leave out 'who is a United Kingdom national or resident'. Amendment 10,...
Amendments made: 11, page 18, line 9, leave out 'who is a United Kingdom national or resident'. Amendment 12, page 19, line 6, leave out 'who is a United Kingdom national or resident'. Amendment...
Amendments made: 14, page 72, line 5, at end insert- '( ) The National DNA Database Strategy Board must issue guidance about the immediate destruction of DNA samples and DNA profiles which are,...
I beg to move amendment 1, page 72, line 21, at end insert- '( ) the welfare of any person under the age of eighteen whose interests the officer considers relevant to the issuing of the DVPN...
Amendment made: 2, page 74, line 34, after 'consider', insert- '( ) the welfare of any person under the age of eighteen whose interests the court considers relevant to the making of the DVPO...
Amendments made: 17, page 79, line 2, leave out 'representations made' and insert 'a report made to assist the court in that respect'. Amendment 18, page 79, line 8, at end insert- '( ) Where...
I beg to move amendment 55, page 92, line 1, leave out from 'conviction' to 'to' in line 2.
Amendment made: 19, page 96, line 31, leave out from 'security)' to end of line 36 and insert- '(a) in subsection (1)(b), for "or any sound" there is substituted ", sound or information"; (b) in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118 (6)),
That the draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.-( Mary Creagh .) Question agreed to....
That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.-( Mary Creagh.) The House divided:...
That the draft Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved. -(Mary Creagh.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mary Creagh.)
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