Monday, 29 March 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What representations he has received on provision of compensation to people whose properties have been damaged by explosions at Shoeburyness.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
What steps he is taking to maintain levels of defence-related employment on Tyneside.
How many soldiers have been issued with protective equipment against improvised explosive devices; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of long-term mental health support for armed forces veterans.
What recent assessment he has made of the balance between UK defence spending and UK defence commitments.
What recent progress has been made by his Department on improving the welfare of service personnel.
What recent assessment he has made of the security threat posed by Iran.
If he will make it his policy for UK forces to encourage the replacement of poppy cultivation by the growing of pomegranates in Afghanistan.
If he will visit Kyle of Lochalsh and Raasay before resubmission of proposals on the future of QinetiQ operations to discuss the effects of those operations on that area; and if he will make a...
What recent assessment he has made of the balance between UK defence spending and UK defence commitments.
What his most recent assessment is of progress in the light protected patrol vehicle programme; and if he will make a statement.
What recent progress has been made in military operations in Helmand province.
What resources were allocated to his Department under the Government's resource accounting system in (a) 2002-03 and (b) 2003-04.
When he next intends to visit BAE Systems in Samlesbury.
What recent assessment he has made of the balance between UK defence spending and UK defence commitments.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the European Council held in Brussels last Thursday and Friday. First, I am sure that the whole House will join me in paying...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Nearly two weeks ago, at Prime Minister's Question Time, the Prime Minister assured me that he would look into whether a No. 10 staffer had taken part in a...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Debate resumed (Order, 24 March). Question again proposed, That- (1) It is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in...
I am pleased to present these petitions- [Interruption.]
The petition states: The Petition of People of Shirley, Croydon, Declares that traffic on The Glade speeds and is dangerous to all road users. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of...
The petition states: The Petition of people of Shirley, Croydon, Declares that traffic on Orchard Avenue speeds and is dangerous to all road users. The Petitioners therefore request that the...
The petition states: The Petition of people of New Addington and Croydon, Declares that the road conditions of Parkway, New Addington has been left in such a poor state of repair that a proper...
The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that they face such overcrowding at peak times on Tramlink that it can be impossible to board the tram. The Petitioners...
The petition states: The Petition of the people of New Addington, Declares that that they seek a speedy improvement in the street environment so as to rid Central Parade, New Addington, of muddy...
The petition states: The Petition of the people of Addington and Forestdale, Declares that the residents are concerned that there should be a regularisation of the planning arrangements for Pear...
The petition states: The Petition of the people of Addington and Forestdale, Declares that the current highways arrangements at the pinch point at Featherbed Lane pose a danger to pedestrians and...
The petition states: The Petition of the people of Croydon, Declares that Accident & Emergency at Mayday University Hospital should be protected and that the hospital's status should not be...
The petition states: The Petition of people of New Addington, Declares that they would wish to see the current all night bus service maintained to serve all parts of New Addington. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr. Mudie.)
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