Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Motion made, That the promoters of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2007–08 on...
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked—
What plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals on the rules governing succession to the Crown.
What assessment he has made of the effect of his proposals on House of Lords reform on the relationship between the two Houses.
What steps he is taking to improve the completeness and accuracy of the electoral register.
What plans he has to bring forward proposals on the regulation of the lobbying industry.
What his policy is on upholding the principle of accountability in a reformed House of Lords.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney-General was asked—
How many prosecutions the Crown Prosecution Service brought for human trafficking in the last 12 months.
If he will take steps to increase the public profile of the work of the Crown Prosecution Service on allegations of rape made by young women.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of prosecutions for forced marriage.
How many employees the Crown Prosecution Service has at (a) Athena house, York and (b) other locations in York.
If he will assess the effect on the cost of prosecutions of delays caused by the absence of an interpreter.
What recent discussions he has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the Crown Prosecution Service’s handling of criminal allegations against police.
What recent discussions he has had with the Director of the Serious Fraud Office about the future of that organisation.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. In Deputy Prime Minister’s questions, there was an exchange about something called a Fruit Ninja. Sir, I do not know whether you know what a Fruit Ninja is,...
We come now to the main business. As I advised the House yesterday, the hon. Member for Maldon (Mr Whittingdale) has tabled a motion for debate on a matter of privilege which I have agreed...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House considers that the draft Council Regulation on the exercise of the right to take collective action within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide...
[Relevant documents: the Twenty-first Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2010-12, Accountability of the Bank of England, HC 874, and the Government response, contained in A new approach...
Amendment made: 4, page 39, line 36, after ‘25(1)’ insert— ‘(a) after “22(1)” insert “ or (1A)”, and’.—(Mr Hoban.)
I beg to move amendment 75, page 43, line 16, at end insert— ‘(3) Within a year of Royal Assent to the Financial Services Act 2012, the Treasury shall publish a...
234I Small businesses—complaints and proceedings ‘(1) The Treasury and Secretary of State shall bring forward proposals within three months of Royal Assent to the Financial Services...
Amendment proposed: 40, page 80, line 2, at end insert— ‘(2A) The FCA may make rules or apply a sanction to authorised persons who offer credit on terms that the...
Amendments made: 7, page 125, leave out line 7 and insert— ‘(4) Sections 425A and 425B (meaning of “consumers”) apply for the purposes of this section, but the...
Amendment made: 9, page 128, line 30, at end insert— ‘() omit the definition of “notice of control”;’.—(Mr Hoban.)
I beg to move amendment 72, page 130, line 38, at end insert— ‘(g) making provision for the increased diversity of the financial services sector and promotion of mutual...
Amendment proposed: 10, page 136, line 22, leave out from ‘Bank’ to ‘on’ in line 23 and insert ‘must give the Treasury one or more reports’.
Amendment proposed: 11, page 165, line 21, at end insert— ‘() an order under section 91 (power to make further provision about regulation of consumer credit);’.
Amendments proposed: 13, page 240, line 8, leave out ‘are, or are not, to’ and insert ‘may, or may not,’. Amendment...
Amendments proposed: 15, page 288, line 18, at end insert— (c) in paragraphs (c) and (d), for “notice of control” substitute “section 178...
Amendments proposed: 18, page 315, line 22, after ‘this’ insert ‘Part of this’. Amendment 19, page 316, line 11, leave out...
Interpretation 6 In this Part of this Schedule “the OFT” means the Office of Fair Trading. Transfer schemes 7 (1) This paragraph applies if after the passing of this Act the Treasury...
Third Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 26 March, in the previous Session of Parliament, be...
That the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 980), dated 29 March 2012, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 April, in the previous Session of...
I advise the House that time is crucial and I would like to explain how we plan to do this. There are a large number of petitions to be presented and I hope that it will be of assistance to the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Bill Wiggin.)
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