Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Consideration of Bill opposed and deferred until Tuesday 30 April ( Standing Order No. 20).
Ordered, That the promoters of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2007–08 on 22...
Ordered, That the promoters of the City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2010–12 on 24 January 2011, should have...
Ordered, That the promoters of the Humber Bridge Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in this Session, on 22 January 2013, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress has been made on the negotiation of European Union free trade agreements.
What recent discussions he has had with the Commonwealth ministerial action group on Sri Lanka.
What recent discussions he has had with the Indonesian Government about the death penalty.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for the UK of instability in the Korean peninsula.
What recent discussions he has had on human rights in Colombia.
What progress he is making on tackling sexual violence in South Africa.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in South Sudan.
What assessment he has made of the progress made by the Government of Colombia in tackling impunity and implementing the victims and land restitution law.
What discussions he has had with his Commonwealth counterparts about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo in 2013 and the progress being made on tackling human rights abuses in...
What progress has been made on rebuilding democratic and accountable institutions in Mali; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the middle east peace process; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Ghana; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had on ensuring the representation of women at the upcoming conference on Somalia and ensuring that there is discussion of women’s rights and gender-responsive...
What steps his Department is taking to implement the G8 declaration on preventing sexual violence in conflict; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Yesterday, Mr Nick Bitel was confirmed as the new chair of Sport England, but Mr Bitel was not the original recommendation for the position. He is an excellent...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House agrees with the Lords in their amendments 7B and 7C in lieu of Lords amendment 7, to which this House has disagreed.
Consideration of Lords message
I beg to move, That this House insists on its disagreement to Lords amendment 36, does not insist on its disagreement to Lords amendment 35 and proposes consequential amendments (a) to (c) to the...
I beg to move, That this House notes the significant and positive developments in Northern Ireland in recent years; acknowledges that challenges remain; and reaffirms its commitment to supporting...
I beg to move, That the Order of 16 July 2012 relating to the establishment of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards shall have effect in the next Session until the day on which the...
[Relevant document:The First Report from the Finance and Services Committee, Session 2010-12, Proposed Standing Order on Motions and amendments with implications for the House Administration...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7268/13 and Addendum, a Commission Communication: Smart Regulation—Responding to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises;...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.—(Nicky Morgan.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.—(Nicky Morgan.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put...
That the draft Official Statistics Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.—(Nicky Morgan.) Question agreed to.
[The Third Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2010-12, on Farming in the Uplands, HC 556, and the Government’s response thereto, HC 953, Session 2010-12,...
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