Wednesday, 26 February 2014
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps she is taking to engage with local political leaders on reaching agreement to enable the National Crime Agency to operate in Northern Ireland.
What assessment she has made of the effects of the reduction in public sector jobs in Northern Ireland.
What steps she is taking to ensure a positive outcome from the Haass talks; and if she will make a statement.
What recent discussions she has had with the family and representatives of Pat Finucane.
What recent assessment she has made of the effect of the Government’s economic policies on youth unemployment in Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 February.
(Urgent Question): To ask theAttorney-General to make a statement on the background to yesterday’s judgment on John Downey.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I do not often raise points of order, as you know, but I seek your guidance briefly. We have just had an urgent question in which the Attorney-General was asked...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
We now come to the Opposition business, beginning with the prayer against the housing benefit regulations of 2014 in the name of the Leader of the official Opposition. The debate is limited to 90...
I beg to move, That this House notes the recent severe weather which has caused widespread and distressing flooding of homes, businesses and farmland; praises the work of communities, the...
There are motions to be taken, so it would be helpful if Members leaving the Chamber did so quickly and quietly. With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 8 together. Motion made,...
That the draft Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Jurisdiction and Recognition of Judgments) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
That the draft Marriage of Same Sex Couples (Registration of Shared Buildings) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved. That the draft Marriage of Same Sex...
That the draft Consular Marriages and Marriages under Foreign Law Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 23 January, be approved. That the draft Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013...
That the draft Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved. That the draft...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents in Skerton. Lancashire county council is closing Skerton community high school in my constituency against the wishes of the wider...
The petitioners include my hon. Friends the Members for Hartlepool (Mr Wright), for Middlesbrough (Andy McDonald) and for Stockton North (Alex Cunningham), who are in their places. The petition...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Amber Rudd.)
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