Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Bill read a Second time and committed.
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of short custodial sentences in reducing reoffending.
How many people have been prosecuted for offences related to retail crime in the last 12 months.
What recent representations he has received on policies to reduce levels of reoffending.
What steps the Government are taking to ensure that service personnel serving abroad will be able to vote in the forthcoming general election.
What recent representations he has received on proposals for a system for constituents to recall hon. Members.
How many court orders were not executed as a result of a settlement out of court in the most recent period for which figures are available.
Whether he plans to take steps to reduce the incidence of libel tourism; and if he will make a statement.
What steps his Department is taking to assist victims of domestic violence.
What recent assessment he has made of the extent of the operation of Muslim gangs in prisons.
What recent discussions he has had with the Governments of the Crown dependencies on their relationship with Government Departments; and if he will make a statement.
How many Republic of Ireland nationals are serving sentences in prisons in England and Wales.
Although it is not entirely necessary, for the avoidance of doubt, I draw hon. Members' attention to my entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. When does the Ministry of Justice...
What steps he plans to take to reduce the number of prisoners released in error.
What progress has been made on plans to review the operation of indeterminate sentences for public protection.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, I will report to the House on the investigation announced on 17 February by the Prime Minister into the use of counterfeit British passports in the killing of...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I have given you prior notice of it, and I have given prior notice to the hon. Member for Carlisle (Mr. Martlew), whom it concerns. There is, as you know, a...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Peter Ainsworth, supported by Mr. John Gummer, Mr. David Amess, Alan Simpson, Dr. Nick Palmer and Andrew George, presented a Bill to...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Considered in Committee
Clauses 1 to 3 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 1, page 2, line 33, leave out subsection (3). This is a probing amendment. As the Bill is currently drafted, clause 4(3) limits the application of the offences defined in...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 4, page 21, line 29, leave out "may" and insert "shall".
I beg to move amendment 6, page 21, line 36, leave out subsection (3). This is very straightforward. The necessity for clause 34(3), inserted in the House of Lords, refers to the financial...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall, within six months of Royal Assent, lay before both Houses a plan for the destruction of all stockpiles of prohibited munitions held under United Kingdom...
Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading
With the leave of the House, we will deal with motions 5, 6, 7 and 8 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved. That the draft Employment Rights Act 1996...
That the draft Exeter and Devon (Structural Changes) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved. -(Helen Jones.) The House divided: Ayes 251, Noes 163.
That the draft Norwich and Norfolk (Structural Changes) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved. -(Helen Jones.) The House divided: Ayes 249, Noes 171.
That the draft Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved....
That the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 485), dated 1 March 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved. -(Helen Jones.) Question...
Queen's recommendation signified.
I beg to move, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Grocery Market Ombudsman Bill, it is expedient to authorise- (1) arrangements to raise money from retailers to cover costs...
I am grateful for the opportunity to present a public petition, which is signed by a large number of my constituents in the City of Chester who object to Cheshire West and Chester council's lack...
This petition is on a serious issue relating to the development of wind farms. The question of the merits of wind farms is for another time, but through the petition I seek to draw the House's...
I have the honour to present this petition about the many pensioners-hundreds, if not more-in my constituency who are affected by the matter raised. The petition states: The Petition of residents...
The second petition that I have the honour to present relates to the proposal for a gas-fired power station at Blythe Park in my constituency. The petition has well over 1,000 names and is a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mary Creagh.)
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