Tuesday, 26 June 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 22...
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the Canterbury City Council Bill be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the Leeds City Council Bill be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the Nottingham City Council Bill be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the Reading Borough Council Bill be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords] be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 21 May] as relates to the Transport for London Bill [Lords] be now considered.—(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
When he expects to publish the consultation document on tackling excessive card surcharges.
What estimate he has made of the proportion of the money issued through quantitative easing which has been used by banks to pay off their debts.
What recent estimate he has made of the level of economic growth in 2012.
What progress he has made on his consultation on regional pay for public sector workers; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps he has taken to reduce the cost of living.
What assessment he has made of the performance of the economy in the last 18 months.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of EU regulations on economic growth.
What recent steps he has taken to encourage economic growth.
If he will discuss with his ministerial colleagues bringing forward the timing of public infrastructure investment in order to encourage economic growth.
What recent steps he has taken to increase bank lending to small businesses.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the Government's fiscal policies on the level of child poverty.
What assessment he has made of the effect on economic growth of increases to fuel duty.
What the average waiting time for calls to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs helplines was in (a) the last 12 months and (b) the previous 12 months.
What representations he has received on the treatment of different savoury products for the purposes of levying VAT.
What recent estimate he has made of the effects of his fiscal policies on the rate of growth in output.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Last week, 196 nations met in Rio, 20 years after the original Earth summit. Our task was to find a way to set the world back on a sustainable path. Important progress had been made in the past...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. During yesterday’s urgent question on flooding, I asked the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what support Calderdale council could...
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I beg to move, That this House recognises the need for defence reform; notes with concern the speed and depth of redundancies and the threat to historic regiments and battalions; supports the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Statutory Auditors (Amendment of Companies Act 2006 and Delegation of Functions etc) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.—(Bill Wiggin.)...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That the Committee takes note of European Union Documents No. 10834/12, relating to the Commission Communication: Action for stability, growth and jobs; No. 10557/12 and Addendum, relating to the...
Motion made, That— (1) the Green Paper on future electoral arrangements for the National Assembly for Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration; (2) the Committee...
Private tenants on low incomes in York face a particular problem because their housing benefit is based not on rents in York, but on rents in a broad market rental area that includes towns and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stephen Crabb.)
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