Thursday, 12 September 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What the current budget is for High Speed 2.
What steps he is taking to tackle potholes on UK roads.
What his plans are for future investment in London’s transport network.
What his policy is on the privatisation of InterCity East Coast rail services; and if he will make a statement.
What his future plans are for transport infrastructure in north-west England; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of High Speed 2 on economic growth in a) Chesterfield, b) Derbyshire and c) the east midlands.
What plans he has to ensure that the roads spending programme supports a) the A47 and b) other routes of strategic regional and national economic importance.
What progress his Department has made on procuring new rolling stock for the east coast main line.
What assessment he has made of the (a) cost and (b) reduction in service of ferries between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Leader of the House was asked—
If he will make it his policy to encourage his ministerial colleagues to table Government amendments to Bills whenever possible in the House of Commons rather than the House of Lords; and if he...
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What progress has been made in encouraging the recycling of plastics and cartons on the parliamentary estate.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What recent discussions he has had on private Members’ Bills.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What progress has been made on the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster; and if he will make a statement.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What assessment he has made of the current level of independence of select committees.
What plans he has to extend the practice of pre-legislative scrutiny.
I wonder whether the Leader of the House would give us the business for when we return after the conference recess.
In recent days there have been several major developments relating to Syria. I thought it would help the House if I provided an update on those developments before the House rises. I will cover...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the future of Royal Mail. This is an important day for Royal Mail, its employees and its customers. This morning my right hon. Friend...
I beg to move, That this House has considered child protection in the UK. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for giving Members the opportunity to debate this important subject. As...
I beg to move, That this House has considered employment rights. Hitherto, discussion of the impact of austerity has focused largely on public services being cut, benefits being slashed, jobs...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Anne Milton.)
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