Tuesday, 23 June 2009
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase the income that junior counsel at the criminal Bar receive from legal aid.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their forecast of the revenue lost to HM Treasury through the use of the Channel Islands for avoiding the payment of United Kingdom tax.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of using pre-packaged administrations (pre-packs) in undisclosed insolvency proceedings on small- and medium-sized...
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the suspension of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia, and to Russia's proposals on the future of the OSCE Mission to Georgia.
My Lords, with the leave of the House my noble friend Lady Royall of Blaisdon will repeat the Statement on the European Council at a convenient point after 3.30 pm.
Moved By Baroness Royall of Blaisdon That, if the Grand Committee reports that it has considered the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2009 on...
Moved By Baroness Royall of Blaisdon That the orders and regulations be referred to a Grand Committee. Motions agreed.
Bill Main Page Copy of the Bill Explanatory Notes Amendments 7th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights 16th Report from the Joint...
Clause 16 : Post-mortem examinations Amendment 41 Moved by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff 41: Clause 16, page 9, line 42, after "may" insert "after consultation with the appointed medical examiner"
My Lords, with the leave of the House, I will repeat a Statement made by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister in another place, entitled "European Council". "With permission, Mr Speaker,...
Amendment 47 Moved by Lord Alderdice 47: Before Clause 18, insert the following new Clause— "National Medical Adviser to the Chief Coroner (1) The Secretary of State may appoint a person...
Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2009 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Moved By Lord West of Spithead That the draft order laid before the House on 18 May be approved. 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Clause 22 agreed. Schedule 2 agreed. Clause 23 agreed. Schedule 3: Appointment etc of senior coroners, area coroners and assistant coroners Amendment 75 Moved by Lord Kingsland 75: Schedule 3,...
The Bill was returned from the Commons with the amendments agreed to. House adjourned at 10.04 pm.
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