Monday, 17 June 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in and around the Falkland Islands.
What assessment he has made of the effect on NATO’s defence capabilities of the US strategic realignment towards Asia.
When he next plans to visit the National Memorial Arboretum and Armed Forces Memorial.
What assessment he has made of progress in development of the B-variant of the joint strike fighter aircraft; and how many countries have expressed an interest in its procurement.
What compensation is given to employers to reflect the additional cost incurred by them through the call-up of a reservist.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of former Gurkhas; and if he will make a statement.
What the outcome was of the recent NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has for his Department’s facilities in Lincolnshire and the east midlands.
What steps his Department is taking to engage with those affected by the closure of Claro barracks, Ripon.
What reports he has received on future developments in the capability of the Typhoon aircraft.
What assessment he has made of the value of the European Defence Agency.
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about his planned spending review.
What support his Department provides for veterans’ travel.
What estimate he has made of the minimum number of submarines required to maintain a continuous-at-sea nuclear deterrent.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the policy of Her Majesty’s Government towards Iran following the...
On 14 June EU member states signalled their agreement to a deal on reform of the common fisheries policy. After more than three years of difficult and protracted negotiations, the agreement...
[Relevant documents: Fifth Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2012-13, The Single-tier State Pension: Part 1 of the Draft Pensions Bill, HC 1000, and the Government’s...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)) That the following provisions shall apply to the Pensions Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill...
Queen’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pensions Bill, it is expedient...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pensions Bill, it is expedient to authorise: (1) the imposition of...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 5 to 9 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Elections (Fresh Signatures for Absent Voters) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 25 April 2013, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved. That the draft...
That the draft Asian Development Bank (Tenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to immigration officers and designated customs officials in England and Wales) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on...
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, sums exceeding £10...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 17322/12 and Addenda 1 and 2, a draft Regulation adjusting with effect from 1 July 2012 the remuneration and pensions of the officials...
Resolved, That: (1) this House approves the recommendation of the Procedure Committee contained in paragraph 6 of its Fifth Report, Statements by Members who answer on behalf of statutory bodies...
Ordered, That Jim Dobbin be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Mr Joe Benton be added.—(Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Chris Skidmore be discharged from the Health Committee and Charlotte Leslie be added.—(Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Syms.)
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