Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Third Reading opposed and deferred until Tuesday 12 November ( Standing Order No. 20).
Second Reading opposed and deferred until Tuesday 12 November ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What assessment the Office for Budget Responsibility has made of the effects on the economy of recent changes in energy prices.
What assessment he has made of the effect of freezing fuel duty on the price of petrol.
What his policy is on the issuing of Government bonds in the form of sukuk; and if he will make a statement.
If he will introduce a time-limited exemption from air passenger duty on new long-haul routes from uncongested airports.
What estimate he has made of the number of jobs created in the private sector in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the rate of increase in (a) average earnings and (b) consumer price inflation.
What recent fiscal steps he has taken to help people who want to buy their own home.
What recent steps he has taken to increase investment in infrastructure.
What recent fiscal steps he has taken to support small businesses.
What assessment he has made of the effect of his spending plans on the cost of in-work benefits.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of fiscal policy on the level of youth unemployment.
What representations he has received on Yorkshire bank and lending to small and medium-sized businesses.
What recent comparative assessment he has made of trends in real wages in the UK and in similar economies.
What recent steps he has taken to increase competitiveness in the banking sector.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(A)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill, it is expedient to...
I beg to move, That this House has considered reform and infrastructure of the water industry and consumers’ bills. I move the motion also in the names of my hon. Friends the Members for...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Evennett.)
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