Thursday, 21 January 2016
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport was asked—
What steps his Department is taking to support small production companies based in Cornwall.
What recent progress his Department has made on the subsidised satellite broadband programme.
What recent steps his Department has taken to increase support for grassroots sport in areas of deprivation.
What steps his Department has taken to help amateur sports clubs affected by recent floods.
What recent discussions he has had on the future of Channel 4; and if he will make a statement.
What plans his Department has to commemorate the first world war.
What plans he has to ensure that all children and young people have access to sporting activities.
What plans his Department has to increase the level of tourism in Yorkshire from domestic and foreign visitors.
What progress has been made on the BBC charter renewal process.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Tom Brake), representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What steps the Commission plans to take to ensure public and parliamentary scrutiny of the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster after a decision on the options for that project...
To ask the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington representing the House of Commons Commission, What steps the Commission is taking to promote gender equality on the Parliamentary estate.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the English votes for English laws procedure.
What steps he is taking to modernise the voting system of the House.
Will the former leader of the Out campaign give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the death of Alexander Litvinenko on 23 November 2006 and the statutory inquiry into that death, which published its findings...
In the urgent question on 16 December, I committed to publishing the consultation on infected blood scheme reform in January. I am pleased, therefore, to announce the launch of that...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. At business questions earlier today, I pressed the Leader of the House for a full debate on the Government’s proposal to allow Transport for London...
[Relevant document: First Report from the Health Committee, Session 2015-16. Childhood obesity—brave and bold action, HC 465.]
I beg to move, That this House has considered Holocaust Memorial Day 2016. As we begin, I would like to thank those who gave their support to enable this debate to take place, particularly the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Charlie Elphicke.)
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