Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Consideration of Bill, as amended, opposed and deferred until Tuesday 12 March ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Tunisia.
What recent steps the Government have taken to improve the prospects for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
What recent representations he has received on the activities of Hezbollah.
What steps the Government are taking to secure international agreement on a comprehensive arms trade treaty at the UN conference in March 2013.
What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the possibility of an intergovernmental conference on EU treaty change.
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Israel on illegal settlements in the occupied west bank.
What assessment he has made of the outcome of the recent summit at Chequers attended by the Presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What progress he has made in developing proposals to repatriate powers from the EU.
What discussions he has had with the Governments of Mali and France on protection of British civilian and military personnel in Mali.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on what actions the Government are planning to restrict welfare to newcomers from Bulgaria and...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on comments by the deputy medical director of the NHS Commissioning Board on the regulations on...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the future basing of the British Army. To assist right hon. and hon. Members in understanding the detail of the changes I shall...
The following Member took and subscribed the Oath required by law: Mike Thornton, for Eastleigh.
Application for emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Following a point of order yesterday about the basing review, you told me that ministerial statements of public policy should be made first in the House and asked...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant Documents: The Second Report from the Justice Committee on the budget and structure of the Ministry of Justice, HC 97, and the Government response, Cm 8433.] Motion made and Question...
[Relevant Documents: The Eleventh Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, Session 2010-12, on Financing of new housing supply, HC 1652, and the Government response, Cm 8401.]...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 17883/12 and Addenda 1 and 2, a Draft Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings; and welcomes...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Conditional Cautions: Code of Practice) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.—(Mr Swayne.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Swayne.)
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