Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Second Reading opposed and deferred until Wednesday 22 February ( Standing Order No. 20).
The Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
Whether he plans to implement the proposals made in the “Securing the ballot” review of electoral fraud.
What his policy is on proposals to pilot voter identification measures in polling stations.
What discretion local authorities have within his Department’s guidelines on public procurement.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Electoral Commission’s finding on the number of people unable to vote if Government plans to trial the use of...
What change there has been in the civil service headcount in the last 12 months.
What steps he is taking to support Government Departments to deliver efficiency savings.
What steps his Department is taking to use digital technologies to improve public services.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 8 February.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Further considered in Committee (Progress reported, 7 February) [Eleanor Laing in the Chair]
“Before giving any notification under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the Prime Minister shall give an undertaking to have regard to the public interest during negotiations...
‘(1) In negotiating and concluding an agreement in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Ministers of the Crown must have regard to the public interest in...
Amendment proposed: 29, page 1, line 3, at end insert “after consultation with the Government of Gibraltar.”—(Mike Gapes.) Question put, That the amendment...
“Nothing in this Act shall affect the continuation of those residence rights enjoyed by EU citizens lawfully resident in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016, under or by virtue of Directive...
“(1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the UK’s membership of the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom). (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act, Her Majesty’s...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Investment Bank (Amendment of Definition) and Special Administration (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.—(Guy...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7195/16, a Communication from the Commission on Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe; and notes the action taken by...
The petition states: The petition of residents of Glasgow North, Declares that the Department for Work and Pensions' plan to close Maryhill Jobcentre and half of all Jobcentre Plus offices in...
The petition states: Following is the full text of the petition: [The petition of residents of Glasgow Central, Declares that the Department for Work and Pensions’ plan to close Bridgeton...
The petition states: Following is the full text of the petition: [The petition of residents of Glasgow North West, Declares that the Department for Work and Pensions’ plan to close...
The petition states: Following is the full text of the petition: [The petition of residents of Glasgow East, Declares that the Department for Work and Pensions’ plan to close Parkhead and...
In similar terms to the petitions lodged by my colleagues, the constituents of Glasgow wish to petition that the Department for Work and Pensions to halt the sham of a proposal to close half the...
I am grateful to be able to present a petition to the House tonight on the construction of an A36-46 link road, east of Bath. I present the petition on behalf of residents of Bath and the wider...
Post offices are very important and are at the heart of communities. The proposals to close the post office on the Westcliff Estate in my constituency are greatly opposed by local residents. The...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Guy Opperman.)
That the draft Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 327, Noes 264.
That the draft Important Public Services (Transport) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 328, Noes 263.
That the draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 323, Noes 263.
That the draft Important Public Services (Border Security) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 323, Noes 263.
That the draft Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 323, Noes 262.
That the draft Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved. The House divided: Ayes 322, Noes 254.
That this House has considered European Union Documents No. 10968/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement...
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