Thursday, 7 March 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What policies his Department is putting in place to increase growth in the rural economy.
What assessment he has made of the effects of partnership funding on the provision of flood defences.
What steps he is taking to prepare and adapt homes, businesses, agricultural practices and infrastructure against the threat of flooding and water scarcity resulting from the increased frequency...
What recent representations his Department has received on tackling the problem of backstreet puppy farms and breeders.
What steps he is taking to reduce the costs of EU regulations affecting farmers and food producers.
What recent discussions he has had on the adulteration of food in the UK.
What recent discussions he has had with Ministers in the devolved Administrations on the adulteration of food in the UK.
What recent discussions he has had on flood insurance.
What progress he has made on securing a ban on fish discards.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What support the Electoral Commission is offering to parliamentary constituencies with a high proportion of ethnic minority voters to assist with individual registration.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If he will meet representatives from York and Leicester, including the deans of the cathedrals and hon. Members from both cities to discuss arrangements for the reburial of King Richard III.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the effectiveness of its public awareness campaign for the police and crime commissioner elections.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
What assessments he has received from independent sources of the quality of the work carried out by the National Audit Office.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Archbishop of Canterbury on his priorities during the early stages of his ministry.
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the work of the Kettering street pastors.
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the steps taken by the Government to support the role of churches and faith groups in their charitable work since May 2010.
What reports the Church Commissioners have received of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s plan for a pilgrimage of prayer around the province of Canterbury.
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the proposals contained in the General Synod document “Women in the episcopate: a new way forward”.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the UK’s international development work to support girls and women. Tomorrow, we will mark international women’s day,...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I apologise for clumsily trying to make it earlier. During business questions today, the shadow Leader of the House, the hon. Member for Wallasey (Ms...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 56), That the Bill be now read a Second time. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read a Second time. Question put forthwith, That...
[Relevant Document: The Eighth Report from the Joint Committee of Human Rights of Session 2012-13, Legislative Scrutiny: Justice and Security Bill (second Report), HC 1014.] Further consideration...
I beg to move amendment 8, page 1, line 7, leave out ‘nine’ and insert ‘an elected Chair and eight other’.
I beg to move amendment 56, in schedule 1, page 16, line 31, leave out ‘(6)’ and insert ‘(5)’.
Amendment made: 55, page 2, line 21, after ‘ISC’, insert ‘(whether or not in response to a request by the ISC)’.— (James Brokenshire.) Amendment...
Amendments made: 63, page 19, line 31, at end insert ‘, and (b) after “Committee” insert “of Parliament”.’. Amendment...
Ordered, That the proviso in paragraph (2)(i) of Standing Order No. 86 (Nomination of general committees) shall not apply to any committee on the Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Nicky Morgan.)
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