Tuesday, 26 October 2010
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked-
What recent representations he has received on his proposals to create fewer and more equally sized constituencies.
What progress he has made on developing proposals for a wholly or mainly elected second Chamber.
If he will bring forward proposals to lower to 16 years the voting age in elections and referendums.
If he will make a statement on his ministerial responsibilities.
The Attorney-General was asked-
What his policy is on prosecution of victims of human trafficking who are suspected of having committed a criminal offence.
When he next plans to review the Crown Prosecution Service's violence against women strategy.
What assessment he has made of the progress of the National Fraud Strategic Authority in reducing the level of fraud and online crime.
What representations he has received on his recent report on unduly lenient sentences; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Crown Prosecution Service on steps to increase the proportion of prosecutions for offences of human trafficking which result in conviction.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
What recent representations the Church Commissioners have received on the criteria for the appointment of bishops in the Church of England; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effects on church incomes of the gift aid scheme.
What account the Church Commissioners take of ethical criteria when making investments.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked-
What assessment the Public Accounts Commission has made of the adequacy of the National Audit Office's resources to audit whether UK aid to other countries is spent in accordance with the...
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked-
How many prosecutions for failing to complete the registration form for the electoral register there were in 2009.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-
What recent representations the Church Commissioners have made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on VAT relief on the repair of church buildings after March 2011.
What training and support the Church of England provides to those who become partners of Church of England vicars after their ordination.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked-
What recent assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the effectiveness of mechanisms to increase voter registration of and turnout by UK citizens who are resident abroad.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Robert Neill) if he will make a statement on what the...
With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Government's investment plans for our transport networks. During the course of my remarks, hon. Members might...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I do not expect an answer to this point of order today, but I wonder whether you can seek clarification through Mr Speaker regarding the release of...
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 Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill: Committal 1. The Bill...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 41A(3)), That, at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the Alcoholic Liquor Duties (Definition of Cider) Order 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 1914), dated 27 July 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 July, be approved. -(Mr Newmark.)...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr Newmark.)
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