Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Motion made, That the promoters of the Middle Level Bill, which originated in this House in the previous Session on 24 January 2017, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current...
Lords message ( 11 July) relating to the Bill considered. Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.— (The Chairman of Ways and Means.)
Lords message ( 11 July) relating to the Bill considered. Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.— (The Chairman of Ways and Means.)
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 a Paper, entitled Mouncher...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What fiscal steps he is taking to help increase the average level of wages paid by employers.
What progress is being made on reducing the national debt.
What steps he is taking to incentivise private sector investment infrastructure projects in the nations and regions.
What assessment he has made of the effect of Government investment in infrastructure since 2010.
What assessment he has made of how to balance the needs of (a) business and (b) the Exchequer in setting the corporation tax rate.
What assessment he has made of recent trends in economic growth.
What progress is being made on reducing youth unemployment.
What fiscal steps his Department is taking to incentivise businesses to invest in rooftop solar.
What plans he has to introduce measures to tackle tax avoidance and evasion carried out through non-domiciled status and offshore trusts.
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of merging income tax and national insurance.
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of public sector pay since 2010; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the effect of Government investment in skills since 2010.
What effect the reduction in corporation tax rates has had on receipts from that tax.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
: (Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for Education to make a statement on the process for applying for free childcare hours from September 2017.
Application for emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
Application for emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The BBC is our public sector broadcaster and is paid for by all of us through the licence fee. It will announce tomorrow the details of presenters’ salaries...
I beg to move, That this House has considered drugs policy. I am pleased to have the opportunity to open this debate on drugs policy because, as many Members will know, the Government have just...
I rise on behalf of the residents of Bulkington in my constituency in relation to the inclusion of two sites in their village, referenced HSG7 and HSG8, in the local plan prepared by Nuneaton and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stuart Andrew.)
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