Results 1–20 of 7000 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:Alistair Burt

Defence Estimates (19 Jul 1983)

Alistair Burt: I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech on a topic that is vital not just to the House, but to the country. The new constituency of Bury, North which I represent is compact, with a near-optimum electorate, in the eyes of the Boundary Commission, of about 66,960. Its compactness does not detract from its varied nature. From the fringes of the moors in the...

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Small Firms (27 Jul 1983)

Alistair Burt: asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the outcome of the recent small firms publicity campaign.

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Small Firms (27 Jul 1983)

Alistair Burt: Although the Government's attitude to small businesses, entrepreneurs and privately owned business generally is superior to the abuse and unconcern demonstrated over the years by the Labour party, does not my hon. Friend's answer show how necessary the publicity campaign was? What further publicity is planned?

Orders of the Day — Petroleum Royalties (Relief) Bill ( 2 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on a technical matter from a slightly different point of view. This is a technical Bill, and we have heard the technical points argued most ably by hon. Members on both sides of the House. The principles underlying the Bill are clear and understandable and they will receive greater support from the public if they are understood in that...

Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Energy Conservation ( 7 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: asked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the estimated maximum savings per year arising from the energy efficiency campaign announced by his Department.

Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Energy Conservation ( 7 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: Bearing in mind the complaints by industry about the Government's failure to get the message across and the consequent failure by industry to apply for grants that it may need to fulfil the aims of the conservation campaign, will the Minister outline what steps he intends to take to publicise the campaign throughout the country?

Newspapers (Stockport) ( 8 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: I am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way, as we earlier agreed. My constituents are now faced by the picket line, after having taken part in a ballot in which they unanimously rejected the closed shop. I have seen this at close hand., having spoken yesterday to an employee, and I know that the employees do not regard that as the best way for the union to go about making friends and...

Newspapers (Stockport) ( 8 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: I make just this point. It is extraordinary that today we face a dispute in these terms, bearing in mind that legislation has been passed, but principally that the employees had taken part in a ballot and had decided unanimously to reject a closed shop. Yet we still find the National Graphical Association taking this action. It is clear from the fact of the employer's granting permission to...

Messenger Group Newspapers (23 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: Is my right hon. Friend aware that my constituents working on the Messenger newspaper voted on the closed shop issue some weeks ago, voted unanimously against and, as a consequence of that, now have pickets at their door? Does he agree that the National Graphical Association should call off its threat to my constituents' livelihood, look after the business of those who have chosen to...

National Graphical Association (Dispute) (30 Nov 1983)

Alistair Burt: Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that the real problem in this dispute is caused by the attitude of those who believe that they can pick and choose the laws they obey because of political reasons and that this disrespect for the rule of law is compounded by the irresponsible attitude of those Opposition Members who refuse to grasp the nettle and condemn those who defiantly break...

Orders of the Day — Coal Industry Bill (12 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Orders of the Day — Coal Industry Bill (12 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: The hon. Gentleman is busily examining the records. Does he agree that since the war pit closures have taken place faster under Labour Governments than under Conservative Governments?

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Industry and Education (Links) (14 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take measures to improve links between industry and education.

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Industry and Education (Links) (14 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: My right hon. Friend will be aware that the shift in emphasis from traditional manufacturing industries to service industries has fallen particularly hard on areas such as mine, which have been centres of excellence for traditional manufacturing industry. Will he assure the House that he will bear the problems of such areas in mind when he is considering the links between industry and...

Orders of the Day — Health and Social Security Bill (20 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: I should like to inform the House first of my own background and interest in health matters and hence in this Bill. My father is a general practitioner in Bury and is chairman of the local family practitioner committee. I have grown up in an atmosphere in which health care has been important and where consideration of the position at the sharp end—the scalpel end, certainly at the patient...

Orders of the Day — Health and Social Security Bill (20 Dec 1983)

Alistair Burt: Yes, and solicitors. The advertising must give the assurance that behind the comparison of cost and supply there is a professional background to ensure that the product that is being supplied is safe and that those who provide the service are also safe. I believe that it is possible to have the competition that the Bill envisages with safeguards which, at present, are not in the Bill. I do...

Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Coal Output (30 Jan 1984)

Alistair Burt: asked the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of coal output in the European Economic Community was produced by the United Kingdom in 1982.

Oral Answers to Questions — Energy: Coal Output (30 Jan 1984)

Alistair Burt: The Government's investment in the coal industry puts our level of investment, both in money terms and on a per tonne basis, ahead of that of our EEC counterparts. Does my hon. Friend agree that, despite what is said by the prophets of doom, and although there may be much to do, the future of the industry is not as dull as some might think?

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Textile Industry ( 1 Feb 1984)

Alistair Burt: asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the prospects for the textile industry.

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Textile Industry ( 1 Feb 1984)

Alistair Burt: I welcome the positive aspects of my hon. Friend's statement, but note that the industry has been badly hit by the recession. Much needs to be done. Will my hon. Friend give special consideration to those in the knitwear industry and those in exports, who have radically improved their position in the past 12 months? I echo the call of my hon. Friend the Member for Macclesfield (Mr. Winterton)...


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