Thursday, 13 October 2011
Bill considered. Bill to be read the Third time.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps her Department is considering taking to protect households in Warrington from flooding.
What steps the Environment Agency is taking that will contribute to growth and employment in the recycling sector.
What steps she is taking to encourage young people to take up learning and vocational training opportunities in the countryside and farming sector.
What recent discussions she has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport and (b) Natural England on the effects of bats on churches and other listed buildings.
What recent discussions she has had on reform of the common fisheries policy.
What recent assessment she has made of the role agricultural science can play in promoting growth.
What representations she has received from the scientific community on her plans to pilot the free shooting of badgers.
What plans she has to bring forward proposals to deal with antisocial behaviour by dogs and their owners.
What recent progress she has made in banning the use of wild animals in circuses.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the potential opportunities for the Church of England to work with other parts of the community to attract public funds for local...
What recent discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Home Office on reform of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 for the purposes of reducing the incidence of theft of metal from churches.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission , was asked—
What recent recommendations the Electoral Commission has made to the Government on the running of UK-wide elections.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the effects of bats on churches; and if he will make a statement.
What reports he has received on the outcome of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent visit to Africa.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission , was asked—
What estimate the Electoral Commission has made of the cost of holding elections for police commissioners.
What recent discussions the Electoral Commission has had on giving communities the power to hold local referendums; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What support the Church Commissioners are providing to Coptic Christians in Egypt.
Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Along with other right hon. and hon. Members, I received today a letter from the Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions, the right hon....
Mr Speaker has selected the amendment to the motion on hand-held electronic devices in the Chamber. With the leave of the House, we will take the first four motions together.
Resolved, That this House notes the recommendations relating to explanatory statements on amendments to bills contained in paragraphs 31 and 32 of the Second Report from the Procedure Committee...
Resolved, That this House approves the recommendations relating to written parliamentary questions contained in paragraphs 50 and 51 of the Second Report from the Procedure Committee on Improving...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of High Speed 2. I am delighted to have the opportunity to open the debate, and I am particularly grateful to all the Members —in...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 19 October, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motions in the name of Edward Miliband as if the day...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Bill Wiggin.)
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