Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
What progress he has made in implementing the civil service reform plan.
Whether his Department has issued guidance to other Departments on the likely implementation date of a statutory register of lobbyists.
What recent estimate he has made of the number of apprentices working in the supply chains of central Government departments and their agencies.
What recent progress he has made on delivering funding for big society projects.
What plans he has for the National Citizen Service.
What steps he plans to take to enable small and medium-sized enterprises to secure more Government contracts.
What recent assessment he has made of steps to improve transparency throughout Government.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 November.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23 )
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
I beg to move, That this House affirms its commitment to the blameless victims of violent criminals who suffer physically, emotionally and financially from the injuries inflicted upon them;...
Question put.
That the draft Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.—(Mr Swayne.) Madam Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the...
That the draft Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.—(Mr Swayne.)...
That the Church of England Marriage (Amendment) Measure (HC 671), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for Her Royal Assent in the form in which the...
I wish to submit a petition on behalf of the residents of Hastings and Rye, collected by me, other local residents and the campaigner Phil Bailey. There are more than 5,000 signatories. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Swayne.)
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