Tuesday, 1 October 2019
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the economic effect of the UK leaving the EU without an agreement.
If he will make it his policy to suspend the 2019 loan charge for the duration of the review of that charge commissioned by his Department.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of his fiscal policies on living standards.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the reduction of free-to-use cash machines on high streets on people’s access to cash.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of funding allocated to tackling rough sleeping.
What progress he has made on the allocation of capital funding for new NHS hospital projects.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on raising the per student rate of 16 to 19 funding.
What fiscal steps he is taking to encourage small businesses to expand.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Moray growth deal.
What (a) tax incentives and (b) regulatory changes he plans to introduce to encourage foreign businesses to use free ports in the UK.
What assessment his Department has made of the effect of increases in income tax thresholds on income distribution in the last 10 years.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union if he will make a statement on the Government’s proposals for checks and customs arrangements on the border...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to make a statement on his Government’s action to prevent the deaths of people who are homeless.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary to update the House on the latest developments in Yemen.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wonder if I might seek your advice. My understanding is that Ministers should not knowingly mislead the House. However, during Treasury questions this morning...
I beg to move, That the draft Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Transitional Arrangements etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this...
I beg to move, That the draft Common Agricultural Policy and Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid...
I beg to move, That the draft Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 23 July, be approved. The purpose of this statutory...
[Relevant document: The Twenty-seventh Report of the European Statutory Instruments Committee, HC 2264.]
The petition is from Park Hall women’s institute, Walsall, who are residents of the United Kingdom. The petitioners are concerned that the Midland Freewheelers, who transport blood, x-rays,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Leo Docherty.)
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