Thursday, 29 November 2012
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress he has made on implementing the recommendations of Cities Fit for Cycling.
What steps he is taking to reduce congestion on Highways Agency roads.
What steps his Department is taking to improve transport links between England and Scotland.
For what reasons summer 2015 has been set as the time by which the independent commission on aviation chaired by Sir Howard Davies must publish its final report.
What improvements to transport infrastructure he has planned that will affect Lincolnshire.
What progress he has made on awarding the DVLA counter services contract; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make it his policy to reinstate national targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the roads.
What progress he has made on dualling the A1 north of Newcastle; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of road capacity in north-west England.
What recent progress his Department has made on mitigating the effect on rail passengers of rail fare increases.
What progress his Department is making on rail electrification.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What the recycling rate has been for recyclable materials on the Commons part of the estate in each of the last five years.
What plans the Commission has to make it easier for hon. Members to procure administrative equipment centrally for the purpose of creating economies of scale.
The Leader of the House was asked—
When he expects to establish a House business committee.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What recent discussions the Commission has had with the Lords House Committee on greater sharing of service provision.
What progress has been made on work to update networking infrastructure on the estate to ensure that hon. Members’ offices can receive live local and regional television and radio...
The Leader of the House was asked—
What steps he is taking to ensure that written questions for named-day answer receive a substantive answer on the day named.
What recent discussions he has had with the Minister for Europe on future scrutiny of European affairs in the House.
Whether the introduction of a statutory register of lobbyists will require any changes to the Standing Orders of the House.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
Mr Speaker, I am grateful to you and the House for your patience. I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the annual energy statement. It shows that...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. There has been some concern about today’s Westminster Hall Select Committee on Welsh Affairs debate on inward investment in Wales. It did not appear...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Secretary Davey, supported by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Hague, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr...
[Relevant document: Sixth Report from the Scottish Affairs Committee, Session 2010-12, The Referendum on Separation for Scotland: Unanswered Questions, HC 1806 .]
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on today’s report from Lord Justice Leveson. As we consider the report, we should consider the victims. We should remember how...
I am grateful for the opportunity to make a further statement to the House. I know it is unusual, but this is an unusual debate. The terms of reference for Lord Justice Leveson’s inquiry...
O rdered , That the motion in the name of Mr Andrew Lansley relating to the House of Commons Members’ Fund shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of...
Returning to normality, in my constituency there is a proposal for a retail leisure park that will create 2,000 jobs. There is massive support for it among my constituents, with many hundreds of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Anne Milton.)
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