Tuesday, 21 July 2015
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 27 May, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2015...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What progress he has made on his long-term economic plan.
What steps he is taking to ensure as many policy- holders as possible are identified before the Equitable Life payment scheme closes to new claimants on 31 December 2015.
What steps the Government are taking to support (a) people with savings and (b) home ownership.
What steps he is taking to support the creation of new enterprise zones.
What estimate he has made of the number of people who will receive a net reduction in income as a result of the policies on tax credits announced in the summer Budget 2015.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policy of the European Commission’s decision that part of an exemption from the aggregates levy constituted unlawful state aid; and...
What fiscal steps he is taking to support businesses.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect of proposed changes to employment support allowance on levels of employment.
What fiscal steps he is taking to support small businesses.
What progress he has made on his deficit reduction plans.
What estimate he has made of the net change in revenue to the public purse that will arise from tax changes announced in the summer Budget 2015.
What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.
What assessment he has made of the likelihood of the Government meeting its 2020 export target.
What steps he is taking to rebalance the economy away from London and the south-east.
What comparative assessment he has made of the rates of wage growth and inflation.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Prime Minister to make a statement on his commitment of 24 June to publish Department for Work and Pensions data on the number of people in receipt of employment...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Some Members will be aware of the recent tragic events in Bosley, south of Macclesfield, following an explosion at the wood treatment mill site on Friday. Three...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr Graham Allen, supported by Mr David Davis, Tim Farron, Jon Cruddas, Jeremy Lefroy, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Caroline Lucas, Jeremy...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Finance Bill: Committal (1) The following shall be committed to a Committee...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be...
That the draft Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 8 July, be approved.—(Gavin Barwell.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (General Duties of Self-Employed Persons) (Prescribed Undertakings) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 22 June, be...
The petition states—[Interruption.]
I rise to present a petition on a matter of great importance to people in my constituency and across the UK. I have received numerous representations from my constituents about the dire...
I present this petition on behalf of many of my constituents, but it is also of concern to many citizens throughout the United Kingdom. The horrendous humanitarian crisis in Yemen is causing...
The petition states: The Petition of residents of the UK, Declares that the chemotherapy drug Abraxane, used for treating people with pancreatic cancer, is being reviewed by the Cancer Drugs Fund...
I wish to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, which has been signed by 4,000 residents. It raises the important issue of milk spots cafés in Lambeth and Southwark, which exist...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stephen Barclay.)
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