Monday, 22 October 2012
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the support given to service leavers when re-entering civilian life.
What discussions he has had on the proposed merger of BAE Systems and EADS.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on steps to ensure that seriously wounded war veterans will receive a minimum of £130 per week towards...
Whether his Department has undertaken any preparations for the removal of the nuclear fleet from HMNB Clyde in the event of Scottish independence.
What the timetable is for the production of the Type 26 combat ship.
How many UK service personnel are based in the Gulf; and whether reserves are earmarked for deployment to the Gulf in the event of military action against Iran.
How much his Department expects to spend on advertising in 2012-13.
What plans he has for the future involvement of UK troops in the mentoring and training of the Afghan National Security Forces.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on increasing support for veterans in finding work.
What steps the Government are taking to extend support in education for the children of current and former service personnel.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I shall make a statement on last week’s European Council. The European Union faces important choices in the coming months in order to meet tough economic...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Prime Minister said that I was wrong when I asserted that there had been no progress in completing the single market in energy and digital. However, his...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the Hillsborough Independent Panel Report. The Hillsborough independent panel published its report on 12 September. Alongside the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Late Night Levy (Application and Administration) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.—( Nicky Morgan .) Question agreed to .
Ordered , That Mr Mark Francois be discharged from the Administration Committee and Mr Desmond Swayne be added.—(Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Nicky Morgan.)
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