Monday, 26 July 2010
Bill read the Third time and passed, without amendment.
Bill read the Third time and passed, without amendment.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport was asked-
What representations he has received on broadcasting rules on political impartiality in television news.
What steps his Department plans to take to increase the level of participation in sport.
What recent discussions he has had with the BBC on the level of the television licence fee.
What recent representations he has received on sections 9 to 18 of the Digital Economy Act 2010.
What representations he has received on the appropriateness of regulation of media ownership.
What progress has been made on implementation of the proposals set out in the coalition agreement to give the National Audit Office full access to the BBC's accounts.
What plans he has for the future of Creative Partnerships.
Whether he plans to bring forward proposals to exempt from the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 live performances at small venues; and if he will make a statement.
What factors he took into account in reviewing English Heritage's decision to list Coventry market.
What steps he is taking to increase provision of superfast broadband in Cornwall.
What recent discussions he has had on the legacy for the north-west of the London 2012 Olympics.
If he will have discussions with industry representatives on promoting the use of superfast broadband on the Isle of Wight.
What recent discussions he has had with the BBC on the level of the television licence fee.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
What representations the House of Commons Commission has received from new hon. Members on Parliamentary Information and Communications Technology's policy that ICT equipment is allocated only to...
The Leader of the House was asked-
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the early-day motions procedure.
If he will take steps to ensure that no major Government policy announcements are made when the House is not sitting.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
If the House of Commons Commission will bring forward proposals to reduce parliamentary recording unit charges for small independent broadcasters.
The Leader of the House was asked-
What steps he plans to take to provide for pre-legislative scrutiny of proposed Government legislation.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
How much it costs to print early-day motions in 2009-10.
Whether the House of Commons Commission plans to seek the views of hon. Members on ways of reducing the running costs of the House.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the decision not to prosecute any police officer in connection with the assault and subsequent death of Ian Tomlinson?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about a consultation paper that I am publishing today. Entitled "Policing in the 21st Century: Reconnecting police and the people",...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You will be aware of the recent Westminster Hall debate in which we were reminded that one party with representatives elected to this House still refuses to take...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Zac Goldsmith presented a Bill to make provision about binding local referendums; and for connected purposes. Bill read the First time; to...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Zac Goldsmith presented a Bill to permit voters to recall their elected representatives in specified circumstances; and for connected...
Further considered in Committee (Progress reported, 22 July)
I beg to move amendment 8, page 3, line 11, at end insert- '(1A) In the case of a member or members of a governing body objecting to an application under subsection (1), there shall be a ballot...
I beg to move amendment 54, in page 3, line 34, at end insert- '(3A) An Academy order must include provisions which make available for community use some or all of the school's facilities. (3B)...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 319, Noes 222.
Amendment made : page 10, line 25, leave out subsection (3 ).-(James Duddridge .) Clause 20, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.
(1) Before a school makes an application for an Academy order or an Academy arrangement with an additional school the relevant local authority must be asked to assess the impact of Academy status...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118 (6)),
That the draft Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 18 January 2010, in the previous Parliament, be...
Ordered, That Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Rosie Cooper, Frank Dobson, Thomas Docherty, Gemma Doyle, Mr Mark Francois, Sir Alan Haselhurst, Mrs Siân C. James, Dr Phillip Lee, Nigel Mills, Tessa...
Ordered, That Peter Aldous, Richard Benyon, Neil Carmichael, Martin Caton, Katy Clark, Murray, Caroline Nokes, Mr Mark Spencer, Dr Alan Whitehead and Simon Wright be members of the Environmental...
Ordered, That Mr William Cash, Mr James Clappison, Michael Connarty, Jim Dobbin, Julie Elliott, Tim Farron, Nia Griffith, Chris Heaton-Harris, Kelvin Hopkins, Chris Kelly, Tony Lloyd, Penny...
With the leave of the House, we will take motions 8 to 12 together. Ordered,
That Dr Hywel Francis, Dr Julian Huppert, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Mr Dominic Raab, Mr Richard Shepherd and Mr Andy Slaughter be members of the Select Committee appointed to join with a Committee of...
That Mr Joe Benton, Oliver Colvile, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Lady Hermon, Ian Lavery, Naomi Long, Jack Lopresti, Dr Alasdair McDonnell, Ian Paisley, Stephen Pound, David Simpson, Mel Stride and Gavin...
That Mrs Jenny Chapman, Mr Roger Gale, Mr James Gray, Tom Greatrex, John Hemming, Mr David Nuttall, Andrew Percy, Bridget Phillipson, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Angela Smith, Sir Peter Soulsby and Mike...
That David Heyes and Jon Trickett be added to the Select Committee on Public Administration .
That Heidi Alexander, Mr David Anderson, Andrew Bridgen, Jack Dromey, Lilian Greenwood, Ben Gummer, John Hemming, Gordon Henderson, Andrew Jones, Ian Lavery, Brandon Lewis, Andrew Percy, Mr...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 121(2) (Nomination of select committees), Sir Paul Beresford, Luciana Berger, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Robert Flello, Mr James...
Ordered, That Mr Kevin Barron, Sir Paul Beresford, Annette Brooke, Mr Tom Clarke, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Oliver Heald, Eric Ollerenshaw, Heather Wheeler and Dr Alan Whitehead be...
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...
The petition is against the withdrawal of the taxibus services in Plymouth from Glenholt down through to the city. The petition states: The Petition of residents of the Plymouth, Moor View...
I rise to present a petition on free swimming. The petition states: The Petition of Mrs Priscilla Whisker and residents of Wakefield constituency, and others, Declares that HM Government's...
I rise to present a petition on the 1GOAL For All campaign. The petition states: The Petition of staff and students at Halton Lodge School and their friends, relatives and others in their...
The petition states: The Petition of the residents of Woolavington and others, Declares that they are concerned about plans by EDF Energy Renewables to develop a new wind farm at Withy Farm near...
I present a petition in the name of the Blandford community hospital in Dorset. The petition states: The Petition of Mrs Jacqueline Stayt and Mrs Josephine Seath, residents of the North Dorset...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Bill Wiggin.)
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