Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in the middle east; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with his Sri Lankan counterpart on access to detainees in that country by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
What steps he plans to take to improve his Department's monitoring of human rights overseas.
What recent assessment he has made of the state of UK relations with countries in south-east Asia.
What his policy is on the process for UK ratification of future EU treaties.
What steps he plans to take to promote self-determination for Kashmir.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure political stability in the Maldives.
What representations he has made at EU level on the affordability of EU external action programmes.
What reports he has received on the case of Ebrahim Hamidi, sentenced to death on charges of homosexuality in Iran.
What his most recent assessment is of the state of the UK's bilateral relations with Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement.
What his most recent assessment is of the state of UK-Iranian relations; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the UN High Representative for Human Rights on the situation of Tamils in detention camps in Sri Lanka.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for the UK of Iran's nuclear programme; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement. Today I am publishing the report, which I received yesterday, of the Billy Wright inquiry, set up by the previous Government to...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Sir, if you go out into the corridors around here, you will find closed circuit television cameras being installed in the Central Lobby and other corridors that...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Equitable Life (Payments) Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to...
Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Equitable Life (Payments) Bill, it...
I beg to move, That Nick Harvey be discharged and Sir Paul Beresford and John Thurso be appointed as members of the House of Commons Commission under the House of Commons (Administration) Act...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 25 March 2010, in the previous Parliament, be...
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 2 June, be approved. -(Angela Watkinson.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 14 July, be approved. -(Angela Watkinson.)...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.- (Angela Watkinson.)
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