Monday, 19 November 2012
The Secretary of State was asked—
What change in the number of front-line police officers there has been since May 2010.
What plans she has to review the timing, frequency and communication of changes to the immigration rules and associated guidance.
What recent assessment she has made of the Government’s drugs strategy; and if she will make a statement.
What steps her Department is taking to reform the student visa system; and if she will make a statement.
What recent assessment she has made of policing levels in the east midlands; and if she will make a statement.
What assessment she has made of the morale of staff in the UK Border Force.
What plans she has to speed up the removal of people refused asylum in the UK.
What steps she is taking to reduce bureaucracy in policing.
How many student visas she expects to be issued in 2013.
What steps her Department is taking through the visa system to enable business and tourist visitors to contribute to economic growth.
What assessment she has made of the potential for achieving savings through economies of scale in police procurement.
What progress her Department has made in reducing levels of alcohol-related antisocial behaviour.
When she plans to meet the police and crime commissioner for Greater Manchester.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the effectiveness of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority in tackling trafficked labour.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question ): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on UK aid to Uganda and Rwanda in light of renewed conflict by M23 rebels in Goma,...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last week’s elections for police and crime commissioners had two remarkable characteristics that should concern the House. On the one hand, they had the...
The following Member made and subscribed the Affirmation required by law: Andrew Sawford, for Corby. The following Member took and subscribed the Oath required by law: Stephen John Doughty, for...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7) ) , That the following provisions shall apply to the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill [Lords]: Committal 1. The Bill shall be...
Queen’s recommendation signified . Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)( a )), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Groceries Code Adjudicator...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)( a )), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill [Lords], it is expedient to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Contracting Out (Local Authorities Social Services Functions) (England) (Amendment) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.— (Greg Hands .)...
Resolved , That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 8 November 2012, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the draft Care and Support...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the people of Warrington in respect of our objection to the proposal to potentially continue the licence at Arpley tip beyond 2013. Working with...
I have a petition signed by more than 4,000 residents of North East Somerset to the honourable House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Greg Hands .)
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