Thursday, 28 November 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will set a target to decarbonise the power sector by 2030.
What assessment he has made of the process involved when a Scottish and Southern Energy customer on its “Total Heating, Total Control” tariff tries to switch to another electricity...
What representations he has received on the level of green levies; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of energy efficiency to reducing energy costs.
What steps he is taking to help consumers reduce energy bills.
What recent assessment he has made of the Government’s progress on implementing green policies.
What recent assessment he has made of the UK’s energy security.
Whether the Government overruled the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on the decision to extend the contract with Nuclear Management Partners to run Sellafield; and if he will publish all the...
What steps he is taking to reduce energy costs for residents in rural areas.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the Government’s policy on standardised packaging of tobacco products.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will update the House on the Government’s initiative on preventing sexual violence in conflict. This issue is not about politics but about our common...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the United Kingdom’s response to Typhoon Haiyan. Three weeks after Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines, its full...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance and advice on an exchange that took place earlier today on the spare room subsidy/bedroom tax. I mentioned the need for...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the publication of the Twenty-fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee, on Reforming the European Scrutiny System in the House of Commons,...
Before I call the mover of the motion, a large number of Members want to speak in this afternoon’s debates, so in this first debate there will be a six-minute limit on all contributions...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the G8 summit on dementia. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker; this is the first opportunity I have had to give you my...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Claire Perry.)
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