Monday, 29 November 2010
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport was asked-
What plans he has for the future of local media.
If he will discuss with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills steps to ensure that the roll-out of fibre-optic broadband is available on an equal basis to all customers in a...
What steps his Department is taking to secure a sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympics.
What assessment he has made of the effects on financial support for theatres in regions outside the south-east of the outcomes of the comprehensive spending review; and if he will make a statement.
What support his Department provides for the tourism industry in Eastbourne.
What progress he has made on arrangements to support philanthropy in the arts.
What assessment he has made of the likely effects on library provision of the outcomes of the comprehensive spending review.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the use of the surface rail route between Liverpool Street and Stratford as part of the transport network for the London...
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the likely effects on competitiveness of the change in the time scale for the delivery of a...
What support his Department provides for the tourism industry in Wells.
What progress he has made on arrangements to support philanthropy in the arts.
What role the Government has played in supporting the Football Association's bid for the 2018 FIFA World cup.
What recent representations he has received on his Department's programmes to assist the creative industries.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Leader of the House was asked-
If he will assess the effectiveness of (a) oral questions to the Leader of the House and (b) the weekly Business Question as an opportunity for scrutiny.
What assessment he has made of proposals for proceedings on private Members' Bills to take place on days other than Fridays.
What discussions he has had with the House of Commons Commission on the effectiveness of orientation programmes for hon. Members after the May 2010 general election.
What recent discussions he has had on the adequacy of the provisions in Standing Orders for debates on the Floor of the House on instruments subject to affirmative resolution.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
What progress the House of Commons Commission has made in implementing the recommendations made to it by the Speaker's Conference on Parliamentary Representation.
The Leader of the House was asked-
What recent representations he has received on the Welsh Grand Committee's effectiveness as a forum for discussing Government policy as it relates to Wales.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked-
What progress has been made on upgrading network services to enable access by hon. Members to regional televisions news programmes on the Parliamentary Estate.
I would like to make a statement regarding the Office for Budget Responsibility's first autumn forecast. I will also, with your permission, Mr Speaker, inform the House about further measures...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance on a potential issue of contempt. Last Friday, the Clerk of the Home Affairs Committee was contacted by the Press Association to inform him...
It might be for the convenience of the House to know that I have imposed, on account of the level of interest in this subject, a six-minute limit on each individual Back-Bench contribution, such...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of regulation of independent financial advisers. I am delighted that my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire (Harriett Baldwin)...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 145), That this House agrees with the Report [ 24 November] of the Liaison Committee. -(Bill Wiggin.) Question agreed to.
With the leave of the House, we will take motions 3 to 7 together. Ordered,
That George Freeman be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Mark Pawsey be added.
That Jessica Lee and Anna Soubry be discharged from the Justice Committee and Ben Gummer and Elizabeth Truss be added.
That Mark Menzies and Julian Smith be discharged from the Scottish Affairs Committee and Mike Freer and Simon Reevell be added.
That David Rutley be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr David Ruffley be added.
That Richard Graham and Sajid Javid be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Andrew Bingham and Brandon Lewis be added. -(Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Bill Wiggin.)
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