Llun, 12 Rhagfyr 1960
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Addresses, as follows:
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he can now state the outcome of his discussions with other Governments over the launching of a point space research programme;
asked the Minister of Aviation when he now expects delivery of Skybolt.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he is aware of the concern amongst the aircraft industry in the United Kingdom at the recent loss of an important Indian contract for helicopter and heavy...
asked the Minister of Aviation what progress has been made in the negotiations with Southampton Corporation regarding its re-purchase of Southampton Airport, Eastleigh; and whether he will make a...
asked the Minister of Aviation how much has been expended to date on the expansion programme at Hurn Airport; and how much more needs to be spent.
asked the Minister of Aviation when the Britannic Freighter Aircraft contract was signed; how many aircraft have been ordered; when they are likely to be in service; and what further orders are...
asked the Minister of Aviation what protests he has received against the proposal to introduce a new form on 1st January, 1961 requiring detailed information from arriving and departing...
asked the Minister of Aviation if he is satisfied with the present security arrangements at London Airport; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of Aviation what were the reasons for the strike by porters and members of the apron services at London Airport on Monday, 5th December; and what action has been taken as a result.
asked the Minister of Aviation what action he is taking to obtain lower trans-Atlantic air fares; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of Aviation what progress has been made in eliminating smell and smoke from jet aircraft when taking off from London Airport.
asked the Minister of Aviation what was the estimated cost of a supersonic aircraft for military and civil use, respectively, in 1957; and what are the estimated costs at the present time.
asked the Minister of Aviation when he expects to announce a decision on the application by Overseas Aviation Limited for internal route rights from Prestwick Airport.
asked the Minister of Aviation in what circumstances a jet aircraft intended for London Airport landed at Northolt on 25th October.
asked the Minister of Aviation what action is being taken to expand aircraft production in Northern Ireland.
asked the Minister of Health whether, when giving his approval to schemes submitted to him under Section 28 of the National Health Service Act, 1946, by local authorities for chiropody services...
asked the Minister of Health what steps he has taken to ensure that all aircraft are properly disinfected and cleared of flies and other insects before or on arrival at United Kingdom airports.
asked the Minister of Health what consideration has been given by his Department to the dangers which arise from the wide disparity in the size of teaspoons which are used for taking medicines,...
asked the Minister of Health, in view of the increasing practice of local authorities demanding payment for the provision of home helps to those in receipt of National Assistance, what progress...
asked the Minister of Health if he accepts the recommendation contained in paragraph 117 of the Younghusband Report concerning financial assistance from central government funds for the training...
asked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to alleviate the shortage of radiographers in the National Health Service.
asked the Minister of Health if he will consider extending the development unit to include a section to advise family doctors on design and building costs of surgeries and on organisation and...
asked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to counteract the increased incidence of venereal disease amongst young people.
asked the Minister of Health what changes he intends to make in the voluntary price regulation scheme for drugs following his review of the scheme.
asked the Minister of Health what recent reports he has received in respect of the increase in rheumatism, arthritis, and similar complaints; and to what extent new treatments of this class of...
asked the Minister of Health how often he requires local medical committees to undertake a periodical review of assistantships in general practice; what are the dates on which such reviews have...
asked the Minister of Health why there has been a lengthy delay in approving the High Wycombe War Memorial Hospital Scheme.
asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made by the ad hoc committee established by the Newcastle Regional Hospital Board to complete the originally planned 250 beds and other...
asked the Minister of Health what plans he has for the future of Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, S.W.6.
asked the Minister of Health how many additional therapeutic dieticians have been recruited to the hospital service this year, and how many vacancies still exist.
asked the Minister of Health what is the amount of under-spending he anticipates in the capital programme of the hospital authorities this financial year.
asked the Minister of Health if, in order to equalise the period of waiting for admittance to certain hospitals, he will now consider withdrawing the privilege that patients who consult doctors...
asked the Minister of Health what changes he is contemplating in the administration of Roehampton Hospital; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Minister of Health (1) what will be the extent of the projected alteration to the present Royal Naval Hospital, Chatham, when it comes under his control; and what will be the estimated...
asked the Prime Minister what reply he has made, or proposes to make, to the petition against Polaris submarine bases sent to him from the people of Sandbank of the Holy Lock.
asked the Minister of Health, as representing the Minister for Science, to what extent an increase in the presence of strontium and leukaemia has been detected in infants, children, young people,...
asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the proposal submitted to the United Nations by Pakistan that there should be a full scale inquiry into...
asked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the heavy financial commitments assumed by the United Nations, Her Majesty's Government will press for all possible economy in its administration and...
asked the Lord Privy Seal what decisions have been reached by the international commission charged with arranging the sale of the steel and coal holdings of Herr Alfried Krupp; and what is the...
With permission, I will answer Question No. 40. With the agreement of the Board of Governors of Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, and of the Board of Governors of Westminster Hospital, I have...
(by Private Notice) asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the safety of British citizens and British-protected persons in the Orientale Province of the Congo.
3.40 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question proposed,That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the International Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) Order, 1960, be made in the...
8.36 p.m.
Order made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, extending Section 1 of the Sunday Entertainments Act, 1932, to the Borough of Todmorden [copy laid before the House, 7th December],...
Motion made, and Question proposed. That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Chichester-Clark.]
9.55 p.m.
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