Thursday, 8 May 2014
The Secretary of State was asked—
What representations he has received on his proposed reforms to the regulation of the taxi and private hire industry.
What consideration he has given to extending the proposed east-west route from Oxford to Bristol or Cardiff.
What plans he has to introduce new rolling stock on the railways.
What steps he is taking to ensure adequate provision of rolling stock in the north of England.
If the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport will visit the sites of the proposed junction 10A on the A14 and the proposed Weekley-Warkton bypass, and meet representatives of...
What progress his Department has made on its study of proposals to dual the remaining single carriageway sections of the A1.
What steps his Department is taking to improve journey times and passenger capacity on the Waterloo to Weymouth rail line.
What plans he has to set up an HS2 skills academy.
What assessment he has made of the level of availability of spare parts for the rail network.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the amount of time allowed for pedestrians to use pedestrian crossings.
What financial assistance he is providing to local authorities for the repair of potholes.
What recent assessment he has made of progress on Crossrail.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What steps he is taking to promote use of the Welsh language in the business of the House.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
How much money the Commission estimates will be received for the financial year 2014-15 as a result of the introduction of room hire charges for all the dining rooms in the House; and if he will...
The Leader of the House was asked—
What steps he is taking to support the House in rationalising the processing of written questions and answers and in improving the service to hon. Members.
The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What discussions the Commission has had on the provision of support for the Speaker’s Commission on Digital Democracy.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the time taken by that Department to answer written parliamentary questions.
If he will ensure that Ministers place documents in the Library in accordance with their answers to parliamentary questions.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the House in scrutinising the Government.
What scope there is for local authorities to initiate legislation in Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
Will the Leader of the House give us the jam-packed business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Yesterday, during Prime Minister’s questions, the right hon. Member for Doncaster North (Edward Miliband) raised the issue of the possible takeover of the...
I beg to move, That this House: (1) approves the Eleventh Report from the Committee on Standards, HC 1225; (2) endorses the recommendation in paragraph 29; and (3) notes that Patrick Mercer has...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 9(3)), That at this day’s sitting the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the...
[Relevant documents: Third Report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, Revisiting Rebuilding the House: the impact of the Wright reforms, HC 82, and the Government Response, HC...
Resolved, That, in light of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 226 and 227 of the report of the Joint Committee on Parliamentary Privilege, HC 100, this House resolves that legislation...
Resolved, That this House approves the recommendation of the Procedure Committee in its Sixth Report of 2013-14, Programming: proposal for a trial of new arrangements for the tabling of...
Ordered, That Standing Order No. 33 (Calling of amendments at the end of debate) shall be repealed and the following Standing Order made: ‘Amendments to address in answer to the...
I believe that it is Mr Newmark’s birthday, so may I wish him many happy returns of the day? I call him to move the motion.
Ordered, That the Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, entitled Church of England, (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure, HC 1273, which was laid before this House on 7...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Harriett Baldwin.)
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