Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Second Reading opposed and deferred until Tuesday 20 March ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to promote work in prisons.
What plans he has to improve support services for victims of crime.
What his proposed timetable is for legislation to allow broadcasting of selected court proceedings.
How many prosecutions have been brought in respect of illegal encampments involving vehicles on public parks in the last 12 months.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect of his proposed changes to legal aid on the number of cases concerning benefits requiring early stage...
What discussions he has had with the Lord Chief Justice on the potential effect of his planned changes to legal aid on the number of litigants in person.
What recent representations he has received on the treatment of victims of domestic violence in the criminal justice system.
How many people in the London borough of Havering have been convicted of offences in connection with the public disorder in August 2011.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill on victims of domestic violence.
What recent progress he has made on his plans to reform libel laws; and if he will make a statement.
What his policy is on reform of the European Court of Human Rights; and if he will make a statement.
What his policy is on prisons being run by a charity; and if he will make a statement.
What his policy is on the use of community service sentences; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the deterrent effect of sentencing on the incidence of metal theft.
What discussions he has had with the Lord Chief Justice on the potential effect of his planned changes to legal aid on the number of litigants in person.
When he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to allow television recording and broadcasting of court proceedings.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the attempted rescue of Chris McManus and his colleague, the Italian national Franco Lamolinara, who were, very sadly, killed by...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The written version of the Minister’s statement was not available to Members until 24 minutes into the statement. Is it possible, through your good offices,...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
We come now to the main business and to the Opposition motion in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. It might be helpful if I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name...
Third Reading Debate resumed . Question ( 21 February) again proposed, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No.118(6)),
That the draft Jobseeker’s Allowance (Domestic Violence) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.—(Mr Brooks Newmark .) Question...
That the draft Alternative Provision Academies (Consequential Amendments to Acts) (England) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.—(Mr Brooks Newmark.)...
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Public Bodies) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.—(Mr Brooks Newmark.) Question...
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 9 February, be approved. —(Mr Brooks Newmark.) Question agreed to . Motion made,...
That the draft Data-gathering Powers (Relevant Data) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.—(Mr Brooks Newmark.) Question agreed to. Motion made,...
That the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.—( Mr Brooks Newmark.) The House divided: Ayes 238, Noes 67.
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.—(Mr Newmark.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.—(Mr Newmark.) Question agreed to.
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Secretary Vince Cable relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119( 1 1)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7455/11, relating to a draft regulation amending certain Regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the procedures...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Newmark.)
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