asked Her Majesty's Government: How they recommend that Parliament should select British representatives to the proposed convention to prepare the next European Union Intergovernmental Conference.

asked Her Majesty's Government: What are their long-term plans for the employment of British forces in Macedonia.

My Lords, I believe that the Minister will agree--

asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, Mr Byers, or his special adviser, Ms Moore, were involved in any discussions or...

My Lords, as your Lordships are aware, I always do my best to facilitate your Lordships' arrangements by announcing the Recess dates as far as possible in advance. The middle of October is a long...

Brought from the Commons; read a first time, and to be printed.

Report received. Clause 1 [Development assistance]:

Brought from the Commons endorsed with the certificate of the Speaker that the Bill is a Money Bill, and read a first time.

Report received. Clause 2 [Commencement and transitional provision]: Page 2, line 10, at end insert-- "( ) Before the making of an order under subsection (1), the appropriate Minister shall set...

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 28th June be approved [First Report from the Joint Committee].

rose to move, That the draft regulations laid before the House on 19th July be approved [5th Report from the Joint Committee].

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 17th July be approved [5th Report from the Joint Committee].

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 19th July be approved [5th Report from the Joint Committee].

rose to move, That this House takes note of recent developments in relation to the coalition against international terrorism.