Thursday, 22 July 2010
Resolved, That there be laid before this House Accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 2009-10, showing- (1) a balance sheet; (2) a cashflow statement; and (3) notes to the account; together with the...
The Secretary of State was asked-
What steps he is taking to make Britain's railway system more financially viable.
What progress has been made on his Department's review of rail franchising; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has for the future of the port of Dover; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with representatives of environmental groups on transport issues since his appointment.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policy of Sir Andrew Foster's report on the intercity express programme.
What representations he has received on upgrading the A64 between York and Scarborough; and if he will make a statement.
What estimate he has made of the number of passenger flights cancelled as a result of travel agents going into administration in the latest period for which figures are available.
What plans he has for the future of the franchise for the east coast main line rail service.
What progress has been made on the Government's review of rail franchising; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received on a compulsory requirement on cyclists under 16 years old to wear cycle helmets.
What guidance his Department provides on the searching of religious headwear at airports.
When he expects to announce his Department's decision on the planned widening by the Highways Agency of the A14 around Kettering.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equalities was asked-
If she will discuss with the Secretary of State for the Home Department proposals for border controls to identify young women entering the UK from European Economic Area countries who may have...
Whether an equality impact assessment has been undertaken on the proposals in the June 2010 Budget.
What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on increasing recruitment to the civil service from black, Asian and other minority ethnic people.
What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on proposals to extend flexible working arrangements in the public sector.
What progress the Government have made on the provision of a system of flexible parental leave.
What recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on international standards for the treatment of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Equitable Life. Both coalition parties are committed to justice for Equitable Life's policyholders; we each made manifesto...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Yesterday at Prime Minister's questions, the Deputy Prime Minister, when trying to justify the recent decision by the Government to refuse the proposed loan of...
Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57 ) The Deputy Prime Minister, supported by the Prime Minister, Sir George Young, Mr Mark Harper and Mr David Heath, presented a Bill to make...
Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57 ) The Deputy Prime Minister, supported by the Prime Minister, Sir George Young, Mr Mark Harper and Mr David Heath, presented a Bill to make...
Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57 ) Mark Hoban, supported by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Vince Cable, Mr...
Further considered in Committee (Progress reported 21 July)
I beg to move amendment 70, page 2, line 26, at end insert- '(1A) Payments may be made in respect of capital expenditure under an Academy agreement to an additional school only where the...
I beg to move amendment 61, page 5, line 22, leave out from 'proprietor' to end of line 23 and insert 'to appeal to a Local Commissioner'.
I beg to move amendment 65, page 6, line 38, at end add- '(11) The Secretary of State before making a property transfer scheme shall consult with- (a) the local authority; (b) the current owner,...
Motion made, That, on Tuesday 27 July, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any message from the Lords has been received, any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.- (Miss Chloe Smith.)
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