Tuesday, 27 July 2010
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked-
What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues involving elected representatives at regional and local level in decision making by Government Departments.
What assessment he has made of the effects on constituency cohesion of parliamentary constituency boundaries which do not follow existing administrative boundaries.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the system of voter registration in Great Britain.
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on preparations for the proposed referendum on the alternative vote system.
If he will make a statement on his Ministerial responsibilities.
The Attorney-General was asked-
What recent representations he has received on the effect of introducing anonymity for defendants in rape cases on rates of prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service in such cases.
What the outcomes were of the Crown Prosecution Service's review of its violence against women strategy.
What assessment he has made of the resource implications for the Serious Fraud Office of the implementation of the Bribery Act 2010.
What assistance the Crown Prosecution Service gives to people with disabilities who are giving evidence as victims in rape cases.
What assessment he has made of the effects of the appointment of domestic violence specialist Crown prosecutors on the effectiveness of prosecutions for domestic violence offences.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked-
What recent representations the Electoral Commission has received on the effect of individual voter registration on the accuracy of the electoral register.
What discussions the Electoral Commission has had with Government Departments on funding levels necessary for it to undertake its functions under the Government's programme of electoral reform.
What steps the Electoral Commission is taking to include on electoral registers eligible unregistered voters resident (a) in the UK and (b) overseas.
The hon. Member for Banbury , representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
What recent representations he has received on proposals for the consecration of women as bishops.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked-
What assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the effects of holding referendums on the same day as other elections.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
When he expects the Church of England to consecrate its first woman bishop.
What recent representations the Church Commissioners have made to the Government on public funding for the repair and restoration of cathedrals.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked-
What recent proposals the Electoral Commission has made to engage people in the democratic process; and if he will make a statement.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on energy policy. This statement and the departmental memorandum that I am placing in the Libraries of both Houses fulfils our commitment...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the draft directive for a European investigation order, and the Government's decision to opt into that draft directive. As people...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I seek your advice. Recently, I tabled a series of questions to the Home Secretary about the work of the UK Border Agency, and yesterday I got a reply from...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6) ),
That the draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.-...
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 14 July, be approved.- (Angela Watkinson .) Question agreed to .
On behalf of the Backbench Business Committee, I beg to move That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment. This is the second time that we have had a...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Appropriation (No. 3) Act 2010 Finance (No. 2) Act...
Debate resumed .
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(James Duddridge.)
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