Wednesday, 20 November 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had on new investment in energy infrastructure in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the effect of recent increases in the cost of energy bills on living standards in Wales.
What plans he has to encourage growth in the small and medium-sized enterprise sector in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of upgrading the M4 motorway.
When he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to give the Welsh Government borrowing powers.
What steps the Government are taking to increase the number of people in Wales who earn a living wage.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of varying the current level of taxation in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the potential economic effect of the proposed new prison in north Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 November.
If he will rule out the removal of continuous at-sea nuclear deterrence for as long as he is in office.
Is the Prime Minister aware that, according to The Economist, Britain is now 159th lowest in the world in terms of business investment, just behind Mali, Paraguay and Guatemala? Will he therefore...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. As you will have heard and as everyone else in the House heard, I asked a perfectly reasonable question which was based on clear documentary evidence, as I...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the unauthorised incursion of a Spanish naval vessel into British territorial...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on start-up loans. Since the great recession of 2008, concern has been raised repeatedly across the House about access to finance,...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you had any indication from the Justice Secretary on whether he intends to come to the House and make a statement to clear up the confusion regarding the...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant Documents: Seventh Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2012-13, on Defence Acquisition, HC 9, and the Government Response, HC 73. Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee...
‘(1) The Reserve Forces Act 1996 is amended as follows. (2) After section 112(3) insert— “(4) In respect of subsections (2) and (3), it shall be the duty of the Council of RFCAs...
‘(1) Within one month of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State shall make and lay before Parliament a report on the viability and cost effectiveness of the plans set out in...
‘(1) The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. (2) After section 63C insert— “63CA Right to time off for reserve forces (1) An employee who is a member of a reserve...
Amendment made: 1, page 34, line 6, leave out ‘apart from sections 33 to 42’.— ( Mr Dunne.) Third Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft National Health Service (Approval of Licensing Criteria) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.—(Anne Milton.) Question agreed to.
The petition relates to the future of St Raphael’s hospice in my constituency, which is being put at risk by the actions of the trustees of the charity that owns it, the Daughters of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Anne Milton.)
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