Thursday, 21 November 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the importance of broadband to the rural economy.
What plans he has to tackle the effect of rising water bills on the cost of living.
When the ban on fishing discards will come into force.
What steps he is taking to reduce levels of food waste.
How many cattle have been slaughtered as a result of bovine TB in 2013 to date.
When the research commissioned by his Department into the provision of food aid in the UK will be published.
What effect partnership funding has had on the number of flood protection schemes initiated in the last 12 months.
What plans he has to reduce the number of deaths from air pollution.
What assessment his Department has made of the role of packaging in minimising food waste.
What increase there has been in pork exports to China in the last year.
What progress he has made on reform of the common agricultural policy; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
How the Electoral Commission proposes to increase the numbers of military personnel on the electoral register.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What progress has been made by the General Synod of the Church of England on legislating to enable women to enter the episcopate.
What recent assessment the Church Commissioners have made of trends in recruitment of clergy.
What plans the Church of England has to support credit unions.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What further progress has been made on encouraging British nationals resident overseas to vote in UK general elections; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effects on churches of metal crime since introduction of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you had any notice from the Department for Transport of a ministerial statement today, either written or oral, because although in the past half-hour the...
I beg to move, That this House notes the medium-term financial plan for the House of Commons as set out in Appendix A to the First Report from the Finance and Services Committee, HC 754; endorses...
Before I call the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Mr Llwyd) to move the motion, I should advise the House that, as will shortly become clear on the Annunciator, there will be a...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: High Speed Rail (Preparation) Act 2013.
Debate resumed.
I asked for this debate because my constituent, Ms Abiodun Ilumoka, was killed by her boyfriend, who was here illegally, and her family has not received justice. Their case raises a number of...
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