Tuesday, 15 March 2011
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent reports he has received on the establishment of high-security zones in Sri Lanka.
What recent assessment he has made of the state of relations between the UK and the countries of the Caribbean; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Eritrea; and if he will make a statement.
What recent reports he has received on the involvement of the Government of Iran with bodies acting as proxies for terrorist organisations; and if he will make a statement.
What recent reports he has received on the progress of negotiations between the Government and opposition parties in Egypt; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the UK’s involvement in the middle east peace process; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with his Hungarian counterpart on priorities for the Hungarian presidency of the Council of Ministers of the EU.
What recent discussions he has had in the General Affairs Council on economic prospects for the EU; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken in response to the political situation in Libya; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on support for and participation in the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Libya.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of consular services provided to UK nationals during the recent events in Libya; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken to promote political reform in the countries of the middle east; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he made of the political situation in the middle east; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. In business questions last week, my hon. Friend the Member for Gateshead (Ian Mearns)—whom I am pleased to see in his place today—asked about the 563...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23 )
[3rd Allocated Day] Further considered in Committee
‘(1) The Scotland Act 1998 is amended as follows. (2) In section 1— (a) in subsection (2) “Two members” is substituted for “One member”; and at the end there...
‘(1) The Scotland Act 1998 is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 5, section E3, leave out— (a) the Coastguard Act 1925”. (3) After section 90 insert section 90A as...
‘In Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Act, in section E2, after “Exceptions” there is inserted— “The provision of rail passenger services which start and finish in...
‘(1) In Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the 1998 Act, paragraphs 2(3) and 3(3)(a) are omitted. (2) The Crown Estate is to be treated as a cross-border public authority for the purposes of sections...
‘In Schedule 5, section L, subsection L5 of the 1998 Act the words “, time zones and the subject matter of the Summer Time Act 1972.” are deleted.’.—(Mr MacNeil.)...
‘In Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 (reserved matters: specific reservations), at the end of section C8 to add the words “but this exception does not permit the Scottish...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 7 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Road Vehicles (Powers to Stop) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Revaluation and Indexation Amendments) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved. That the draft Occupational...
That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.—( Angela Watkinson .) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 15319/10, Commission Communication on Strategy for the effective implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights by the European...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Monday 21 March, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on the Motion in the name of Sir George Young relating to...
Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 8 March, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the draft Detention of Terrorist...
A few weeks ago, my right hon. Friend the Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz), supported by my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall) and me, launched a city-wide petition...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do not adjourn.—(Angela Watkinson.)
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