Monday, 13 September 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent discussions he has had on NATO responsibilities outside the north Atlantic area.
What recent discussions he has had on the reform of NATO.
What plans he has for the future of the Army recovery capability; and if he will make a statement.
What his most recent assessment is of the security situation in the Gulf region; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on provision of facilities for retired service personnel diagnosed with combat stress.
What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the sharing of military equipment with other countries.
What assessment he has made of the potential benefit to small and medium-sized enterprises of the new Defence Industrial Strategy.
What assessment he has made of the implications of the outcomes of the recent Kabul international conference of British troops in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
How many British troops are under US command in Helmand province.
What recent progress his Department has made on the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
What recent representations he has received on funding for equipment for UK troops in combat operations.
What recent assessment he has made of the provision of mental health care for members of the armed forces and for veterans.
What steps he is taking to develop a military cyber-security policy.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on support for defence export sales to Taiwan.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his additional proposals for cuts in public expenditure. I am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for allowing...
To ask the Leader of the House about his proposed date for the next Queen's Speech.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I want to raise the question of the written ministerial statement laid at 11.35 am today by the Minister for Europe regarding the proposed Bill requiring any...
[Relevant document: The Second Report of the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, on the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill, HC 436.] Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith , ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 13 October, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) the Private Business set down by the Chairman of Ways and Means...
Resolved, That Hazel Blears, Sir Menzies Campbell, Mr Mark Field, Paul Goggins, Mr George Howarth, Dr Julian Lewis and Sir Malcolm Rifkind be recommended to the Prime Minister for appointment to...
Bromsgrove Railway Station
This petition is one that I and many other hon. Members support, including my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch), who is in her place. The Dartford crossing has...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -( Angela Watkinson .)
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