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Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report, dated 23 May...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to improve standards in underperforming schools.
What steps he is taking to reduce the burden of administration on schools; and if he will make a statement.
What estimate he has made of the number of young people who will opt to study English baccalaureate subjects in the 2011-12 academic year.
What recent estimate he has made of the likely number of redundancies of school staff in 2011-12.
What recent progress he has made in establishing free schools.
What progress he has made on the reform of provision for children with special educational needs in (a) Loughborough constituency and (b) England.
What steps he is taking to increase the rate at which children are adopted.
What plans he has for the future of citizenship teaching in schools.
Whether the guidelines he plans to produce for the discretionary learner support fund will have a statutory basis.
How many schools had converted, or applied to convert, to academy status in (a) Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency and (b) England on the most recent date for which figures are available.
What recent assessment he has made of the condition of maintained school buildings.
What steps he is taking to improve the standard of careers guidance available in schools.
How many people he expects to be made redundant as a result of the closure of Connexions services; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the merits of local authorities having a director of children’s services; and if he will make a statement.
How much funding will be available through the 16-to-19 bursary fund in the 2011-12 academic year for students starting their courses in September 2011 after allocation of the amount guaranteed...
What steps he is taking to improve the standard of arts and culture education in schools.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the granting and enforcement of privacy injunctions, particularly in light of the recent report chaired by the Master...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the report into the death of Rosemary Nelson, which is being published this afternoon. Mrs Nelson, a solicitor, was murdered close...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wrote to you over the weekend about a number of security breaches in the House, particularly the theft of laptops from right hon. and hon. Members. I had my...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Theresa May, supported by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Kenneth...
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment tabled in the name of the Prime Minister. Just before I call the shadow Secretary of State to move the motion, may I gently point out to him...
I beg to move, That this House opposes the Government’s cuts leading to over 12,000 fewer police officers across England and Wales; believes that the 20 per cent. cut to central Government...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Monetary Penalty Notices and Consents for Interception) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 4 April, be approved.—(Mr...
Ordered , That Mike Freer be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Heather Wheeler be added to the Committee.—(Mr Clifton-Brown , on behalf of the Committee of...
Ordered, That Dr Julian Huppert be discharged from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Mike Crockart be added to the Committee.—(Mr Clifton-Brown , on behalf of the Committee of Selection .)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Goodwill.)
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