Thursday, 17 March 2016
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of parts of a Paper, entitled...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans she has to repatriate control over British fishing waters and policy in the event of the UK leaving the EU.
What steps she is taking to meet the recycling targets in the EU circular economy package.
What recent progress she has made on the national flood resilience review and updating her Department's flood defence plans.
What assessment she has made of the potential effect on farmers of the UK leaving the EU.
How many schools are taking part in the Government’s new tree planting scheme.
What steps she is taking to reduce food waste.
What steps the Government are taking to reduce marine litter and plastics pollution.
How many flood defence schemes are planned to (a) begin and (b) complete construction in 2016.
What steps she is taking to improve monitoring of levels of air pollution.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What plans the Church of England has to engage with communities that are most in need; and if she will make a statement.
What discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Church of England on supporting the Government’s See Potential initiative.
The hon. Member for Gainsborough, representing the Public Accounts Commission, was asked—
What assessment the Commission has made of the value for money of the National Audit Office.
The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to increase the sustainable generation of power on the Church estate.
What support the Church Commissioners are giving to the Church of England to increase the representation of women in leadership positions.
What support the Church Commissioners provide to cathedrals to contribute to the cultural and economic life of the UK.
Will the Leader of the House give us the future business, please?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the publication of the report of the Macur review. On 5 November 2012, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of an independent...
Debate resumed (Order, 16 March). Question again proposed That, It is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 25) That this House: (1) at its rising on Thursday 28 April 2016, do adjourn until Tuesday 3 May 2016; (2) at its rising on Thursday...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Guy Opperman.)
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