Thursday, 27 June 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to improve coastal safety.
What his policy is on quality contracts for bus services.
What steps he is taking to reduce incidents of dangerous driving.
What progress he is making on funding the refurbishment of railway stations.
What steps he is taking to support motorists; and if he will make a statement.
What his policy is on the privatisation of east coast main line services; and if he will make a statement.
What progress he is making on approving schemes under the local pinch point fund.
What assessment he has made of the potential role of the local growth fund in improving transport; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to support the get Britain cycling campaign.
What his plans are for future investment in London’s transport network.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What steps he is taking to improve the role of the House in scrutinising European Union-level decision making.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What comparative assessment he has made of the opening hours of the Library and the Table Office and the sitting hours of the House.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What steps he plans to take to promote the transparency of hon. Members’ membership of all-party parliamentary groups.
What plans he has to introduce an e-petitions system applicable to both Parliament and Government.
What progress he is making on the introduction of measures to improve financial scrutiny of Government expenditure.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Evennett.)
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