Monday, 7 November 2016
Ordered, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the County Constituency of...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to ensure that SMEs are included in the supply chain for defence procurement programmes.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the RAF's campaign in Iraq and Syria.
What plans the Government have to help support the reconstruction and governance of Mosul once Daesh has been removed from that city.
What recent support the armed forces have provided to the military campaign of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the provisions of the armed forces covenant are being implemented effectively in the UK.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the provision of mental health services for veterans.
What estimate he has made of the increase in defence spending over the course of this Parliament.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the armed forces’ contribution to the range of operations in which they are involved.
What recent assessment he has made of progress in the military campaign against Daesh.
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the level of funding for his Department.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, I would like to make a statement on the process for invoking article 50. The Government’s priority at every stage following the European Union referendum has been to...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on our strategy for a better defence estate. Our defence estate is where our people work, live and train, where advanced equipment is...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker—
I beg to move, That this House has considered exiting the EU and workers’ rights. It is a pleasure to have this opportunity to debate a matter as important as workers’ rights, which...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (Independent Reporting Commission) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 15 September, be...
Ordered, That the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.—(Christopher...
Ordered, That Damian Green, Alec Shelbrooke, Kelly Tolhurst and Heather Wheeler be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Steve Double, Michael Tomlinson, David Warburton and Mike...
Ordered, That Mark Durkan be a member of the Exiting the European Union Committee.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Helen Jones be discharged from the Finance Committee and Sir Alan Meale be added.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Ian C. Lucas be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Jenny Chapman be added.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Christopher Pincher.)
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