Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Second Reading opposed and deferred until Tuesday 27 November ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked—
What the Government’s political and constitutional reform priorities are for the remainder of this Parliament.
What progress he has made on introducing a process of recall for hon. Members found guilty of serious wrongdoing.
What his policy is on individual electoral registration; and if he will make a statement.
What progress he has made on changing the law on succession to the throne.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Attorney-General was asked—
What steps he is taking to ensure that the Crown Prosecution Service’s networks of specialist rape and child abuse prosecutors are adequately funded.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the introduction of deferred prosecution agreements on the level of economic crime.
What recent representations he has received on an inquest into the death of Kevin Williams in the Hillsborough disaster; and if he will make a statement.
Whether he has given legal advice to the Secretary of State for Justice on the potential financial penalties the European Court of Human Rights could impose on the UK in respect of its policy on...
What plans he has to review the law on contempt.
What recent discussions he has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the Crown Prosecution Service’s handling of cases referred to it in 2009 involving alleged sexual assaults by...
What plans he has to improve the efficiency of the Serious Fraud Office.
Mr Speaker, with permission, I will make a statement on Gaza, the middle east peace process and Syria. The whole House will be united in concern both at the intolerable situation for the...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Legendarily brief though my point of order will be, it is about an anniversary of something that is legendarily long—65 years is a milestone by...
The following Member made and subscribed the Affirmation required by law: Lucy Maria Powell, for Manchester Central.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7) ) , That the following provisions shall apply to the HGV Road User Levy Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7) ) , That the following provisions shall apply to the Civil Aviation Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 30...
Consideration of Lords Amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of autism. This is a wide-ranging topic for debate, but deliberately so. I hope that we will have time to discuss the varying aspects of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 11112/12 and Addendum, dated 8 June 2012, relating to a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Community infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.—(Greg Hands .) Question agreed to . Motion made,...
That the draft District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.—(Greg Hands .) Question agreed to ....
That the draft Disabled People’s Right to Control (Pilot Scheme) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.—(Greg Hands .)...
I want to present a petition on behalf of almost 300 residents of the Leicester city area. The petition states: The Petition of staff and parents of Nippers Nursery, Saxon House, Leicester,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Greg Hands .)
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