Wednesday, 7 May 2014
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the potential effects of Scottish independence on border parliamentary constituencies.
What discussions he has had with his ministerial colleagues on the effects of housing benefit changes in Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the effects of recent trends in household energy bills on standards of living in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on the potential role of the Bank of England in the event of Scotland becoming an independent country.
What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on a potential currency union with an independent Scotland.
What assessment he has made of the potential effects of Scottish independence on cross-border trade and employment.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 May.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Water Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 25 November 2013...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 15.
The Minister will move Lords amendment 1 formally. [Interruption.] I am sorry, Minister, I did not intend to cut you off. I meant to say that the Minister will move Lords amendment 1.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 67.
Queen’s recommendation signified. Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Immigration Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Immigration Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 22 October...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 18.
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 16.
If you were at Prime Minister’s questions today, Mr Deputy Speaker, you would know that I asked the Prime Minister about the EU mango ban, a decision taken by the European Union without...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gavin Barwell.)
That this draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Conditions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 9 April, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 313, Noes 205.
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